Description
Rich, creamy, and layered with texture, this Pecan Pie Cheesecake is a fusion of two dessert icons. It combines a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth vanilla cheesecake center, and a sticky, caramelized pecan topping. Whether you’re looking for an easy recipe for a special celebration, a decadent treat for the holidays, or a show-stopping dessert idea, this is the one that covers it all—quick prep, maximum flavor, and a satisfying crunch in every bite. Perfect for dinner ideas, holiday spreads, or when you just want a comforting, crowd-pleasing food idea.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
24 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup sour cream room temperature
1/2 cup heavy cream
1/2 cup unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar packed
1/4 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped pecans toasted
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes and set aside.
2. In a bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Avoid overmixing.
3. Pour filling into crust. Place pan in a roasting pan and add hot water halfway up sides. Bake 55–70 minutes until center is set but jiggly. Let cool in oven 1 hour, then chill at least 4 hours.
4. For topping, melt butter in saucepan. Stir in brown sugar, cream, vanilla, and salt. Simmer 2–3 minutes. Stir in pecans. Cool 15 minutes.
5. Spoon pecan topping over chilled cheesecake. Let set slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Always use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps.
Toast the pecans for deeper, richer flavor.
Let the cheesecake chill overnight for best slicing and texture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 570
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 40g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 130mg