Description
A delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and rich pecan pie flavors, perfect for special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) to prepare for baking.
- Mix the crust: In a bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a springform pan to form a solid crust.
- Prepare the filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add the eggs: Incorporate the vanilla extract and mix in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring everything blends well.
- Pour in the filling: Gently pour the creamy cheesecake filling over the prepped crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula for a uniform layer.
- Make the topping: In a separate bowl, mix the light corn syrup, chopped pecans, and salt until everything is well combined. Carefully pour this mixture over the cheesecake filling.
- Bake: Place the cheesecake in the preheated oven and bake for about 55-60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Cool and chill: Let the cheesecake cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate it for at least 4 hours, allowing it to firm up and flavors to meld.
- Serve and enjoy: Once chilled, slice the cheesecake and serve it to your eagerly awaiting guests.
Notes
This cheesecake can be made a day in advance for enhanced flavor. Avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 430
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 96mg
Keywords: pecan pie, cheesecake, dessert, holiday, Southern