Description
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake is the ultimate holiday dessert — a creamy cheesecake base topped with gooey, buttery pecan pie filling. It’s the perfect combination of two classics in one show-stopping treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- Pecan Pie Topping:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/3 cup heavy cream
- 2 cups pecan halves
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Heat oven to 325°F (163°C). Wrap the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with foil to prevent leaks.
- Make crust: Mix graham crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and set aside.
- Cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Mix in vanilla and sour cream until just combined. Pour over crust.
- Bake: Place pan in a water bath and bake for 60–70 minutes, or until the center is just set. Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Pecan pie topping: In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and heavy cream. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes until thickened. Stir in pecans, cinnamon, and salt. Cool slightly.
- Assemble: Spoon pecan topping over chilled cheesecake. Slice and serve.
Notes
For easier slicing, run a knife under hot water and wipe dry before cutting. Cheesecake can be made a day in advance for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 620
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 45g
- Saturated Fat: 21g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: pecan pie cheesecake, holiday cheesecake, Thanksgiving dessert