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Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Irresistible Pecan Pie Cheesecake for Your Holiday Table

This Pecan Pie Cheesecake combines classic pecan pie flavors with luxurious cheesecake, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Cooling Time 6 hours
Total Time 7 hours 55 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs or almond flour for gluten-free option
  • 0.5 cups Brown Sugar light or dark based on preference
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter melted, or use coconut oil for dairy-free
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese at room temperature
  • 0.5 cups Sour Cream or Greek yogurt
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream or coconut cream for non-dairy
  • 1 teaspoon Pure Vanilla Extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 3 large Eggs at room temperature
For the Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans chopped, or walnuts as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or nutmeg

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • Spatula
  • Whisk

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
  2. Blend graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and brown sugar in a bowl. Press into the pan and bake for 11 minutes. Cool completely.
  3. Melt ½ cup of butter in a saucepan, stir in brown sugar, cinnamon, heavy cream, and chopped pecans, cook until thick. Cool half for topping.
  4. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and eggs; mix until combined.
  5. Pour half of the cheesecake batter into crust. Layer with pecan filling, then remaining batter. Smooth evenly.
  6. Bake in a water bath for 65–85 minutes. Edges set, center jiggles slightly.
  7. Turn off oven, leave cheesecake to cool for 30 minutes. Cool at room temperature and refrigerate for at least 6 hours.
  8. Release cheesecake from the pan, top with reserved pecan filling. Slice and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter, and always use a water bath to prevent cracks.

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