Description
Bold, buttery, and beautifully indulgent — this Pecan Pie Cheesecake is your new go-to showstopper dessert. It combines the creamy texture of classic cheesecake with the sweet crunch of a caramelized pecan topping, layered over a brown sugar graham cracker crust. Whether you need a quick dessert idea, holiday dinner inspiration, or just love trying easy recipes with rich flavor, this treat checks all the boxes. It’s perfect for holiday gatherings, cozy weekends, or anytime you’re craving comfort food with a luxurious twist. A standout among cheesecake recipes, and one of the best food ideas to surprise your guests.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup brown sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs
1 cup sour cream
½ cup heavy cream
1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
½ cup brown sugar (for topping)
¼ cup corn syrup
3 tablespoons unsalted butter (for topping)
¼ cup heavy cream (for topping)
½ teaspoon cinnamon
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon vanilla extract (for topping)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter. Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool.
2. Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in sour cream and heavy cream. Pour over crust.
3. Place pan in water bath and bake 60–70 minutes until center jiggles slightly. Cool, then chill overnight.
4. In a saucepan, combine brown sugar, butter, corn syrup, heavy cream, cinnamon, and salt. Simmer until thickened. Add pecans and vanilla. Let cool slightly.
5. Spoon topping over chilled cheesecake. Let it sit 15 minutes before slicing. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent cracks and achieve even cooking.
Toasting the pecans enhances their flavor and adds crunch — don’t skip it!
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 525
- Sugar: 34g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 38g
- Saturated Fat: 20g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 145mg
Keywords: pecan pie cheesecake, cheesecake with pecans, fall dessert, holiday cheesecake, Thanksgiving dessert