Description
Enjoy this rich, velvety cheesecake with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with toasted pecans and a luscious caramel drizzle. A perfect treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
For the Caramel Pecan Topping:
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans, toasted
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Grease a 9-inch springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the pan’s base.
- Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add vanilla extract and mix well.
- Incorporate the eggs one at a time, blending thoroughly after each addition.
- Fold in sour cream, heavy cream, and flour until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake the Cheesecake:
- Bake for 55-65 minutes until the edges are set but the center is slightly wobbly.
- Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool inside with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the Caramel Pecan Topping:
- In a saucepan, melt butter over medium heat.
- Stir in brown sugar and heavy cream, simmering for 2-3 minutes.
- Remove from heat, add vanilla extract, and let it cool slightly.
- Stir in toasted pecans.
- Assemble and Serve:
- Pour the caramel pecan topping over the chilled cheesecake.
- Slice and serve. Enjoy!
Notes
- For a smoother caramel sauce, strain it through a fine-mesh sieve before adding pecans.
- Always use a springform pan for easy removal and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 65 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American