Description
Indulge in the ultimate holiday dessert — a **Pecan Cheesecake Pie** that combines rich, creamy cheesecake with a gooey pecan pie topping! 🥧✨ Learn the 7 essential tips to make this festive masterpiece a showstopper at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
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- For the Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
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- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the Pecan Pie Layer:
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 cups pecan halves
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges.
- Step 2: In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
- Step 3: Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly into the bottom of the pie crust.
- Step 4: In another bowl, whisk together corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla. Stir in the pecans.
- Step 5: Carefully pour the pecan mixture over the cheesecake layer.
- Step 6: Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the center is just set. Cover the crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
- Step 7: Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving for perfect layers.
Notes
- 💡 Tip 1: Use softened cream cheese for a silky cheesecake base.
- 💡 Tip 2: Don’t overmix the cheesecake batter — it keeps it creamy.
- 💡 Tip 3: Gently layer the pecan filling over the cheesecake using a spoon to avoid mixing.
- 💡 Tip 4: Tent the crust with foil halfway through baking to prevent over-browning.
- 💡 Tip 5: Chill completely before slicing — this helps the layers set beautifully.
- 💡 Tip 6: Add a pinch of cinnamon or bourbon to the pecan filling for holiday flair.
- 💡 Tip 7: Serve with whipped cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce for the ultimate finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American, Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 520
- Sugar: 42g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: pecan cheesecake pie, holiday dessert, thanksgiving pie, pecan pie cheesecake, festive desserts