Pecan Caramel Cheesecake
๐ Cook Time: 1 hour
๐ Prep Time: 25 minutes
๐ Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
๐ฉโ๐ณ Description: Indulge in the lusciousness of this homemade Pecan Caramel Cheesecake, a delightful creation that perfectly balances creamy cheesecake with the rich flavors of caramel and pecans. This recipe, crafted with love from lovewithrecipes.com, promises to be a showstopper at any gathering or special occasion.
๐ฅฎ Recipe Category: Cheesecake
๐ท๏ธ Keywords: Dessert, Fruit, Nuts, Chinese, Asian, Ramadan, Weeknight, Beginner Cook, < 4 Hours, Easy
๐ Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 1/4 | Graham cracker crumbs |
| 1/4 | Brown sugar |
| 1/3 | Butter |
| 14 | Caramels (reserve 10) |
| 1/2 | Margarine |
| 3 | Half-and-half |
| 1 | Pecans |
| 3 | Cream cheese |
| 1 | Sweetened condensed milk |
| 3 | Eggs |
| 1 | Vanilla |
| NA | Pecan halves |
๐ Aggregated Rating: 5 stars
๐ Review Count: 2
๐ Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 751.2
- Fat Content: 48.4g
- Saturated Fat Content: 22.7g
- Cholesterol Content: 169.4mg
- Sodium Content: 500.2mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 70.8g
- Fiber Content: 1.3g
- Sugar Content: 59g
- Protein Content: 13.2g
๐ฅง Recipe Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 300ยฐF.
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Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into a 9-inch springform pan.
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Reserve 10 caramels. In a saucepan, combine the remaining caramels and 1/2 cup of half-and-half. Cook and stir over medium-low heat until melted and smooth.
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Stir in chopped pecans and spread the mixture over the crust. Bake for 15 minutes, then cool.
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In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in condensed milk until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
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Pour the mixture into the pan and bake for 1 hour or until set (the center will be slightly soft).
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Cool the cheesecake.
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In a small saucepan over low heat, cook and stir reserved caramels with the remaining 3 tablespoons of half-and-half until melted and smooth.
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Immediately spread the caramel mixture over the cake.
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Garnish with pecan halves or pieces.
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Chill the cheesecake overnight for best results.
Indulge in every decadent bite of this Pecan Caramel Cheesecake, savoring the creamy texture, the nutty crunch of pecans, and the irresistible sweetness of caramel. Perfect for dessert enthusiasts and beginners alike, this recipe promises to become a cherished favorite for all occasions.
