Description
Creamy brown sugar pecan pie cheesecake merges two classic desserts into one irresistible indulgence. Rich layers of silky cheesecake and buttery pecan filling create a memorable Southern-style treat you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces (680 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Crust Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
Topping Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat oven to 325F (165C), ensuring rack is positioned in center for even baking.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl, thoroughly mixing to create a cohesive crust mixture.
- Press the crust firmly and evenly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan, creating a compact base.
- Using an electric mixer, whip cream cheese until completely smooth and free of lumps.
- Gradually incorporate brown sugar, heavy cream, eggs, and vanilla extract into the cream cheese, blending until the mixture is silky and uniform.
- Gently pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared graham cracker crust, ensuring an even distribution.
- In a separate small bowl, thoroughly blend chopped pecans, brown sugar, and corn syrup to create a rich, sticky topping.
- Carefully spread the pecan mixture across the cream cheese layer, covering the surface evenly.
- Place the springform pan in the preheated oven and bake for 60 minutes, watching for a set center with a slight wobble when gently shaken.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature.
- Refrigerate the cheesecake for a minimum of 4 hours to set and develop optimal flavor, preferably overnight.
Notes
- Toast the pecans briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and create a more complex taste profile.
- Replace graham crackers with gluten-free cookies for a celiac-friendly version of the cheesecake.
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure a smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends perfectly.
- Consider adding a splash of bourbon to the pecan topping for an extra layer of rich, warm flavor that complements the brown sugar sweetness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 497 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 215 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg