Description
Indulge in the rich and nutty flavors of this decadent Butter Pecan Cheesecake. A creamy cheesecake filling with toasted pecans sits atop a graham cracker and pecan crust, finished with a buttery pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each. Stir in vanilla, sour cream, and heavy cream. Fold in chopped toasted pecans. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 55–65 minutes or until center is just set and edges are lightly golden. Turn off oven and crack the door open; let cheesecake cool in oven for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- To make the topping, melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and stir until dissolved. Add heavy cream and bring to a simmer for 2–3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and pecan halves. Let cool slightly, then pour over the chilled cheesecake just before serving.
Notes
- You can toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5–7 minutes.
- For a firmer topping, chill the sauce before pouring.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 590
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 22 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 130 mg
