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🥜 Butter Pecan Cheesecake Recipe 🍰
This creamy butter pecan cheesecake is the perfect mix of rich caramel, toasted pecans, and velvety cheesecake on a buttery graham cracker crust. The pecan praline layer takes it to the next level!
📝 Ingredients
🥮 For the Crust:
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
🍰 For the Cheesecake Filling:
2 (8oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup heavy cream
2 tsp vanilla extract
½ tsp salt
½ cup toasted pecans, chopped
🍯 For the Pecan Praline Topping:
½ cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
½ cup heavy cream
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
👨🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust:
Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar.
Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling:
Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Stir in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt.
Fold in toasted pecans.
Pour over the crust and bake 50-55 minutes.
3️⃣ Pecan Praline Topping:
Melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat.
Add heavy cream and simmer until thick.
Stir in vanilla and pecans, then let cool slightly.
4️⃣ Assemble & Serve:
Let cheesecake cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Pour pecan praline topping over cheesecake.
Garnish with whipped cream & extra pecans.
🔥 Pro Tips:
✔️ Bake cheesecake in a water bath for extra creaminess.
✔️ Toast pecans beforehand for more flavor.
✔️ Drizzle with extra caramel for a decadent touch.