Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Introduction:
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake is the ultimate mashup of two classic desserts—rich, creamy cheesecake layered with gooey pecan pie filling and finished with a buttery pecan topping. Perfect for holidays, special occasions, or any time you want an indulgent dessert, it combines the best flavors and textures of cheesecake and pecan pie in every bite.
Ingredients:
Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
Pecan Pie Filling:
- ⅓ cup salted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1½ cups pecans, chopped
Cheesecake:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1½ tbsp all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- ½ cup sour cream
Pecan Topping:
- ¼ cup salted butter
- ⅓ cup light brown sugar
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pecans, chopped