Pecan Pie Cheesecake
This Pecan Pie Cheesecake is the ultimate holiday showstopper. Featuring a pecan-infused graham cracker crust, a velvety bourbon-spiced cheesecake filling, and a rich, gooey pecan pie topping, it’s the perfect combination of two iconic desserts.
Ingredients
For the Pecan Graham Cracker Crust:
1/2 cup pecans, pulsed into crumbs
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
8 tablespoons butter, melted
For the Cheesecake:
24 oz cream cheese, very soft
3/4 cup full-fat sour cream
1/2 cup dark brown sugar, packed
2/3 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 large eggs + 2 egg yolks, room temperature
1 Tablespoon bourbon (optional)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
For the Pecan Pie Topping:
6 Tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/3 cup heavy cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups pecans, whole or chopped
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 Tablespoon bourbon (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Wrap a 9″ springform pan with several layers of heavy-duty foil and spray with non-stick spray.
2. Pulse pecans into crumbs and combine with graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, salt, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Reduce oven to 325°F.
3. Beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Add sugars, cinnamon, and vanilla and beat until combined.
4. Add eggs and yolks one at a time on low speed. Fold in bourbon and flour by hand.
5. Pour filling into the crust. Place in a large pan and fill with 2 inches of hot water.
6. Bake for 70 minutes. Turn off the oven and let sit for 30 minutes with the door closed.
7. Run a knife around the edge, cool completely, and chill for at least 8 hours.
8. For the topping: Melt butter and brown sugar in a skillet. Whisk in cinnamon, cream, and salt. Fold in pecans. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and bourbon.
9. Cool topping for 10 minutes before pouring over the chilled cheesecake.
Notes
Room temperature ingredients are CRITICAL for a smooth filling.
Ensure your water bath is secure to prevent a soggy crust.
Do not overmix the eggs to avoid air bubbles and cracking.
Pecan Pie Topping should be made fresh before serving.
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