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Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the delightful Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe, where the gooey goodness of caramel pecan pie meets the smooth, tangy richness of classic cheesecake. This show-stopping dessert is perfect for any occasion, from festive holiday gatherings to casual family dinners. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious cream cheese filling topped with crunchy pecans, this dessert will impress both cheesecake aficionados and pecan pie lovers. Simple enough for novice bakers yet impressive enough for seasoned chefs, this recipe is bound to become a family favorite.

Ingredients

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  • 13 whole graham crackers
  • ¾ cup pecan halves
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese (softened)
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¾ cups chopped pecans (for topping)
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
  2. In a food processor, pulse graham crackers, pecans, and brown sugar until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter and mix well. Press into the baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Clean the processor bowl, then blend cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth. Pour over the cooled crust.
  4. Bake for 30-40 minutes or until set with a slight jiggle in the center.
  5. For the topping, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, heavy cream, butter, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan over medium heat. Stir until boiling; simmer for about 2-3 minutes before removing from heat.
  6. Spread the pecan topping over the cheesecake and chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours before serving.

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