Description
This decadent Brown Sugar Pecan Pie Cheesecake combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet, nutty flavors of pecan pie. Topped with a luscious pecan caramel sauce, it’s the ultimate dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup chopped pecans (for topping)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over crust and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until center is almost set. Remove from oven and cool for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine sour cream and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Spread over cheesecake and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Cool completely.
- In a small saucepan, combine chopped pecans, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and heavy cream. Cook over medium heat until sugar is dissolved. Cool slightly and pour over cheesecake. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For the best texture, allow the cheesecake to cool slowly at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour