Description
Indulge in the delightful layers of this Pecan Pie Cheesecake, a perfect marriage of creamy cheesecake and the rich flavors of classic pecan pie. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth brown sugar filling, and topped with crunchy pecans, this dessert is sure to impress at any gathering. Whether celebrating Thanksgiving or treating yourself to something special, this cheesecake combines nostalgia and decadence in every slice. Easy to make with simple instructions, it’s ideal for bakers of all skill levels. Surprise your guests with this stunning dessert that not only tastes divine but also looks beautiful on your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 10 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 2 1/2 cups pecans (chopped)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes and let cool.
- For the filling, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, heavy cream, and chopped pecans in a bowl.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add brown sugar and mix until combined. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time.
- Layer half of the cheesecake batter over the crust followed by half of the pecan filling; swirl gently. Repeat with remaining layers.
- Bake for approximately 75 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Turn off oven and cool inside for an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 85 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (90g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 26g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg