PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE

Recipe Notes:

This delightful dessert combines the rich flavors of pecan pie with creamy cheesecake for a truly indulgent treat. It’s a bit time-consuming but well worth the effort.

Ingredients:

Crust:

• 2 cups graham crackers, crumbled
• ⅓ cup light brown sugar, packed
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

Pecan Filling:

• ⅓ cup salted butter
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 cup light corn syrup
• 1 cup white granulated sugar
• 1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Cheesecake:

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ¼ tsp salt
• 1 ½ 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 chopped pecans

Instructions:

First Step:

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
2. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
3. Prepare the crust by mixing the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter.
4. Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared pan, bringing it up the sides slightly.
5. Place the pan with the crust in the freezer to chill while you prepare the filling.