Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe
A rich and decadent dessert combining creamy cheesecake with a gooey pecan pie topping. Perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or anytime you want an indulgent treat. Sweet, nutty, and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 3 8 oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 cups pecan halves
- ½ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup brown sugar for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9-inch springform pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter; press into pan bottom.
- Beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in sour cream and vanilla; pour batter over crust.
- Bake for 60–65 minutes until center is almost set; cool completely.
- In saucepan, combine corn syrup, heavy cream, brown sugar; cook until slightly thickened.
- Stir in pecans; spoon topping over cooled cheesecake.
- Chill at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a perfect texture, avoid overmixing batter; let cheesecake cool gradually to prevent cracks.