Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of this Pecan Praline Cheesecake, an exquisite dessert that combines a creamy filling infused with toasted pecans and sweet brown sugar, all topped with a luscious caramel pecan praline sauce. This dessert is perfect for holidays, celebrations, or any special occasion, captivating guests with its delightful taste and elegant presentation. With simple ingredients and make-ahead convenience, you can impress your friends and family without the stress. Get ready to elevate your dessert game with this irresistible cheesecake!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tbsp packed brown sugar
- 1/8 tsp salt
- 10 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar, loosely packed
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 3/4 cup heavy whipping cream
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, cut into cubes
- 3/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Prepare a 9-inch springform pan by lining the bottom with parchment paper and greasing the sides.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom and sides of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes; cool.
- Lower oven temperature to 300°F (148°C). Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and flour until smooth. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then fold in toasted pecans.
- Pour filling into crust. Place the springform pan in a larger pan filled with warm water halfway up its sides. Bake for 1 hour 15 minutes until set but jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven; let cheesecake cool inside for 30 minutes before cracking open for another 30 minutes.
- For the topping, heat sugars, heavy cream, and butter until melted; stir in pecans, salt, and vanilla. Cool before spreading over cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg