Decadent Butter Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

Butter Pecan Cheesecake Recipe 🍰

Description: Inspired by a morning cooking show, this Butter Pecan Cheesecake is a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake goodness and the rich, nutty flavor of butter pecan. Perfect for dessert lovers, it’s a tantalizing treat that’s sure to impress!

• Cook Time: 1 hour
• Prep Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Servings: 10
• Calories: 710.5 per serving
• Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (1 review)

Ingredients:

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, melted
• 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
• 24 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 3 eggs
• 16 oz sour cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare Crust:

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   • Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/3 cup sugar, melted butter, and half cup chopped pecans in a bowl, mixing well.
   • Reserve 1/3 cup of the crumb mixture for later.
   • Firmly press the remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the crust.

2. Prepare Filling:

   • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese with an electric mixer until it’s light and fluffy.
   • Gradually add 1 1/2 cups of sugar, mixing well after each addition.
   • Add the eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition.
   • Mix in the sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
   • Stir in 1 cup of chopped pecans.

3. Assembly:

   • Spoon the prepared filling into the crust-lined springform pan.
   • Sprinkle the reserved crumb mixture evenly over the top of the filling.

4. Bake:

   • Preheat the oven to 475°F (245°C).
   • Bake the cheesecake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes.
   • After 10 minutes, reduce the oven temperature to 300°F (150°C) and continue baking for an additional 50 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly in the center.

5. Cooling and Chilling:

   • Once baked, remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
   • Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for several hours or overnight until thoroughly chilled.

Serving:

• Serve slices of the Butter Pecan Cheesecake chilled, garnished with additional chopped pecans if desired. Enjoy this decadent dessert with friends and family, perfect for any occasion!

Keywords:

Dessert, Cheese, Fruit, Nuts, Kid Friendly, Kosher, Hanukkah, Thanksgiving, Weeknight, Oven, Less than 4 Hours.