Pecan Pie Cheesecake: The Best Indulgent Dessert Ever
A delightful combination of classic pecan pie and creamy cheesecake that will satisfy any sweet tooth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 90 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- In another bowl, mix pecans, corn syrup, and brown sugar; carefully pour on top of the cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for 70 minutes or until set. Cool in the oven with the door ajar.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Serve with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before slicing to prevent cracking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
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