Chocolate-Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Recipe
🕒 Total Time: About 8 hours (including chilling time)
👩🍳 Prep Time: 15 minutes
🍳 Cook Time: 30 minutes
🍰 Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/4 cup margarine
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pecan halves (for topping)
Instructions:
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Prepare the Crust:
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, stirring well.
- Press the mixture evenly onto the bottom and 1 inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
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Create the Caramel-Pecan Layer:
- Unwrap caramels; combine them with evaporated milk and heat over low heat until caramels are melted, stirring often.
- Pour the caramel mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans evenly over the caramel layer and set aside.
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Prepare the Cheesecake Filling:
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese at high speed until light and fluffy.
- Gradually add sugar, mixing well.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and chocolate, beating until blended.
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Assemble and Bake:
- Spoon the cream cheese mixture over the pecan layer in the springform pan.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
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Cool and Chill:
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and run a knife around the edge of the pan to release the sides.
- Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
- Cover and chill for at least 8 hours before serving.
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Final Touch:
- Top the chilled cheesecake with pecan halves just before serving.
🌟 Enjoy your Chocolate-Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake!
Nutritional Information (Per Serving):
- Calories: 758.2
- Fat: 47g
- Saturated Fat: 20.6g
- Cholesterol: 133.3mg
- Sodium: 454.2mg
- Carbohydrates: 77.4g
- Fiber: 2.7g
- Sugar: 60g
- Protein: 11.3g
📝 Recipe Notes:
- For a decadent touch, drizzle extra caramel sauce on top before serving.
- Experiment with different chocolate varieties for a personalized flavor twist.
- Ensure the cheesecake is thoroughly chilled for the best texture.
Now, gather your ingredients, let the aroma of chocolate and caramel fill your kitchen, and indulge in the delightful creation of this Chocolate-Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake! Happy baking! 🍰✨
