Description
This show-stopping pecan pie cheesecake blends the best of two worlds: the rich creaminess of classic cheesecake and the nutty, caramelized magic of pecan pie. It’s a layered beauty with a buttery graham cracker crust, a smooth and tangy filling, and a sticky-sweet pecan topping that melts into the edges. Perfect for any holiday table or when you just want to make something unforgettable. Great for easy dessert ideas, holiday baking, and cheesecake recipes that impress.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
24 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup light corn syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
1 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup pecan halves
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment and wrap the bottom in foil.
2. Combine graham crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time.
4. Pour filling into crust. Place springform in a larger pan. Add hot water halfway up the sides.
5. Bake for 55–65 minutes. Let cool in oven with door cracked for 1 hour. Chill at least 6 hours.
6. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, cream, and corn syrup. Simmer until thick.
7. Stir in vanilla and pecans. Let cool slightly, then pour over chilled cheesecake.
8. Let topping set for 30 minutes. Slice and serve.
Notes
Use room-temperature ingredients for a smoother batter.
Don’t skip the water bath—it prevents cracks.
Let the pecan topping cool just a bit before pouring or it may slide off.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 19g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 135mg
Keywords: pecan pie cheesecake, easy dessert, holiday baking, cheesecake recipe