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Butter Pecan Cheesecake

Irresistible Butter Pecan Cheesecake You'll Crave Again!

The Butter Pecan Cheesecake combines rich cream cheese and buttery toasted pecans for a creamy dessert that will impress everyone.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling
  • 2 packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup toasted pecans
Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce

Equipment

  • 9-inch springform pan
  • Food Processor
  • mixing bowl
  • Skillet
  • whisk
  • spatula
  • baking dish or roasting pan

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and wrap the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Pulse together the graham cracker crumbs and chopped pecans, mix with sugar and melted butter, then press into the pan.
  3. Toast pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until fragrant. Cool and chop finely.
  4. Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream, vanilla, and toasted pecans.
  5. Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the surface.
  6. Create a water bath by placing the springform pan in a larger pan, fill with boiling water halfway up the sides.
  7. Bake for 60-70 minutes until the center jiggles slightly. Cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
  8. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving topped with whipped cream and caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 800IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. Use the water bath method to prevent cracking.

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