Description
Indulge in the heavenly combination of classic pecan pie and rich cheesecake in this Pecan Pie Cheesecake: The Ultimate Creamy Southern Fusion Dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs approx 150g
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter 85g
- melted
- 1 pinch salt
- 32 oz cream cheese 900g
- softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar 200g
- 0.5 cup sour cream 120ml
- 4 large eggs room temperature
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract 15ml
- 1 cup brown sugar 200g
- packed
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter 56g
- 0.5 cup heavy cream 120ml
- 2 cups whole pecan halves 200g
- roasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a pinch of salt. Press this mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs (one at a time), and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust, smoothing the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- While the cheesecake is baking, prepare the pecan topping. In a saucepan, melt brown sugar, butter, and heavy cream over medium heat, stirring until combined.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and immediately pour the pecan topping over it, spreading the pecan halves evenly.
- Return to the oven for an additional 10 minutes. Allow to cool to room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled and enjoy this delightful fusion of flavors!
Notes
For best results, let the cheesecake sit overnight in the fridge to enhance its flavors and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 670 kcal
- Sugar: 39 g
- Sodium: 330 mg
- Fat: 49 g
- Saturated Fat: 24 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 49 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 170 mg
Keywords: Pecan Pie Cheesecake, Southern Dessert, Creamy Dessert, Cheesecake Recipe, Pecan Dessert