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Butter Pecan Cheesecake

Irresistibly Creamy Butter Pecan Cheesecake to Wow Your Guests

This Butter Pecan Cheesecake transforms any occasion into a festive masterpiece with its creamy filling and crunchy crust.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Crackers finely crushed
  • 1 cup Pecans toasted
  • 0.25 cups Granulated Sugar
  • 1 pinch Salt
  • 0.5 cups Butter unsalted and melted
For the Filling
  • 24 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs
  • 1 cup Sour Cream can be omitted
  • 1 tablespoon Vanilla Extract pure
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans chopped
For the Topping
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream
  • 0.5 cups Caramel Sauce
  • 0.5 cups Extra Pecans chopped

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • food processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Butter Pecan Cheesecake
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and wrap the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
  2. In a food processor, pulse graham crackers and pecans until finely crushed. Combine with granulated sugar and salt, then drizzle in melted butter and mix until moist. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until golden.
  3. Toast whole pecans with butter in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until golden. Roughly chop and set aside.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and chopped pecans until combined.
  5. Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Place the springform pan in a larger roasting pan and fill with boiling water halfway up the sides. Bake for 60-70 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
  6. Turn off the oven and crack the door. Let the cheesecake cool for 1 hour in the oven, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  7. Top with whipped cream, caramel sauce, and chopped pecans before serving. Enjoy your Butter Pecan Cheesecake!

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 160mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother batter. Always use a water bath for baking to keep the cheesecake moist. Avoid microwaving leftovers; let them sit at room temperature before serving.

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