Description
Indulge in the luscious Brown Sugar Pecan Pie Cheesecake, where the rich creaminess of cheesecake meets the sweet, nutty essence of pecans. This delightful dessert is a showstopper for any occasion, from holiday gatherings to cozy family dinners. With its elegant layered presentation and glossy pecan topping, it’s sure to impress your guests while satisfying your sweet cravings. Easy to prepare yet incredibly rewarding, this cheesecake combines simple ingredients to create a masterpiece that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 24 oz (3 packages) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a springform pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter; press into the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese and gradually add brown sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time. Add sour cream, heavy cream, and vanilla until smooth.
- Pour filling over the cooled crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until edges are set.
- Prepare the pecan topping by cooking pecans with brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, vanilla, and salt until thickened.
- Once cooled, pour topping over cheesecake and refrigerate for at least four hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg