Description
A decadent dessert combining the richness of cheesecake with the classic flavors of pecan pie, topped with a luscious pecan caramel sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time. Stir in 1 cup chopped pecans.
- Pour mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
- Remove from oven and cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
- For the pecan caramel sauce, combine brown sugar, heavy cream, and 1/4 cup butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thickened. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and 1 cup chopped pecans.
- Pour pecan caramel sauce over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth batter.
- Do not overbake the cheesecake.
- Allow ample time for the cheesecake to chill and set.
- The caramel sauce will thicken as it cools.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 75 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 650
- Sugar: 55g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 150mg
Keywords: pecan pie, cheesecake, caramel sauce, dessert, baking, holiday dessert