Description
Indulge in the rich and nutty flavor of Browned Butter Pecan Cheesecake, a delicious twist on classic cheesecake that is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 tbsp melted Challenge salted butter
- 6 tbsp Challenge salted butter
- 24 ounces room temperature Challenge cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup room temperature sour cream
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 4 large room temperature eggs
- 1 cup toasted pecans
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted Challenge salted butter
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, mix together the finely chopped pecans, light brown sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the remaining 6 tbsp of butter until it turns golden brown. Remove from heat and let it cool slightly.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together the browned butter, cream cheese, sugar, light brown sugar, and flour until smooth. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition. Finally, fold in the toasted pecans.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To make the cinnamon whipped cream, beat together the heavy whipping cream, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until soft peaks form.
- Slice the cheesecake, serve with cinnamon whipped cream and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
Ensure to allow the cheesecake to cool completely before refrigerating. For best results, make it a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 710 kcal
- Sugar: 38 g
- Sodium: 365 mg
- Fat: 54 g
- Saturated Fat: 28 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 165 mg
Keywords: Browned Butter Pecan Cheesecake, dessert, cheesecake recipe, pecan dessert, caramel sauce