Description
This Decadent Pecan Pie Cheesecake recipe blends the rich flavors of classic pecan pie with the creamy indulgence of cheesecake. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, luscious cream cheese filling, and a sweet pecan topping, it’s the perfect dessert for the holidays or any special occasion. Ideal for fans of southern desserts, pecan pie cheesecake, and make-ahead treats.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup brown sugar
½ cup melted butter
3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
1 cup brown sugar (for topping)
⅔ cup corn syrup
¼ cup butter (for topping)
1 ½ cups chopped pecans
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
3. In a bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
5. Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until combined.
6. Pour filling over the crust.
7. Wrap the pan in foil and place in a water bath. Bake for 60–70 minutes.
8. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
9. In a saucepan, heat brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and salt until sugar dissolves.
10. Stir in chopped pecans and remove from heat.
11. Pour pecan topping over cooled cheesecake.
12. Chill the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Notes
Use a deep-dish springform pan to hold all the layers securely.
Let the cheesecake fully chill before slicing to get clean cuts.
Toasting the pecans beforehand intensifies their flavor beautifully.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 125mg