Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake ๐๐ฐ
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 10
Calories: 558.5 per serving
Description
Indulge in the ultimate fall dessert experience with this Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake! This recipe elevates the classic pumpkin cheesecake with a luscious layer of creamy goodness infused with warm spices, topped with crunchy praline pecans for a delightful texture contrast. It’s the perfect sweet treat to celebrate the harvest season or any special occasion.
Ingredients
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 30 | Pecans |
| 1/2 | cup Butter |
| 1/4 | cup Brown sugar |
| 3/4 | cup Cream cheese |
| 24 | oz White sugar |
| 1/2 | tsp Ground cinnamon |
| 5 | Eggs |
| 15 | oz Canned pumpkin |
| 1 | tsp Ground nutmeg |
| 1/2 | tsp Ground ginger |
| 1/4 | tsp Ground cloves |
| 1 | tsp Vanilla extract |
Instructions
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Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Prepare Crust: In a food processor fitted with a metal blade, pulse gingersnaps until coarsely ground. In a small saucepan over medium heat, sautรฉ pecans in butter until toasted and golden brown. Add toasted pecans and butter to the food processor along with 1/4 cup of brown sugar. Pulse a few times until the mixture is well combined.
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Prepare Pan: Press the crust mixture into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan, ensuring an even layer. Refrigerate the crust while you prepare the filling.
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Make Filling: In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and white sugar until smooth and creamy. Add canned pumpkin, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground ginger, ground cloves, and vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
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Add Eggs: Add eggs to the filling mixture, one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
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Pour and Bake: Pour the filling into the prepared crust. Bake in the preheated oven for 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the center is set.
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Cool: Once baked, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature.
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Prepare Praline Pecans: In a medium-sized skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Add brown sugar and cream, bringing it to a boil. Stir in pecan halves, ensuring they are well coated in the butter mixture. Spread the coated pecans on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper to cool.
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Garnish: Use the prepared praline pecans to garnish the cooled Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake, adding a delightful crunch and extra sweetness to each slice.
Enjoy!
Slice and serve this Pumpkin Praline Cheesecake to your eager guests, and watch as they swoon over each decadent bite. With its rich pumpkin flavor, creamy texture, and irresistible praline topping, this dessert is sure to become a seasonal favorite in your household. Happy baking! ๐๐ฐ
