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PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE RECIPE

Monday, February 11, 2019 Edit
If you love Pecan Pie, you'll love this Cheesecake! This cake has vanilla wafers crust, pecan pie filling, creamy cheesecake layer and buttery, caramel-pecan topping.

PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE RECIPE

INGREDIENTS
CRUST:
  1. 1 3/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
  2. 1/4 cup brown sugar
  3. 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted

PECAN FILLING:
  1. 1 cup sugar
  2. 2/3 cup dark corn syrup
  3. 1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
  4. 2 large eggs lightly beaten
  5. 1 1/2 cups pecans chopped
  6. 1 tsp vanilla extract
CHEESECAKE FILLING:
  1. 24 oz cream cheese softened
  2. 1 1/4 cups light brown sugar
  3. 2 tbsp all purpose flour
  4. 4 large eggs
  5. 2/3 cups heavy whipping cream
  6. 1 tsp vanilla extract
TOPPING:
  1. 3 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  2. 1/2 cup brown sugar
  3. 1 tsp cinnamon
  4. 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
  5. 1 cup toasted pecan chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
CRUST:
  • Line the bottom of 9 inch springform pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Combine vanilla wafer crumbs and brown sugar, stir in melted butter, then press the mixture evenly into bottom and halfway up the side of 9 inch springform pan. Set in the fridge to firm the crust while making the filling.
PECAN FILLING:
  • In a medium saucepan combine sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, pecans and vanilla and bring to a boil over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer stirring constantly until thickened, 5-7 minutes. Pour into prepared crust and set aside.
CHEESECAKE FILLING:
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Beat the cream cheese until creamy, then add brown sugar and flour and beat until fluffy.
  • Add eggs, one at a time, beating just until combined after each addition. Do not overbeat it!!! Stir in heavy cream and vanilla, then pour cheesecake mixture over pecan filling.
TOPPING:
  • In a small saucepan combine butter and brown sugar. Cook for 3-5 min or until very bubbly, then stir in cinnamon, heavy whipping cream and chopped pecans. Cool to room temperature.
  • Release the sides of springform pan and spoon the topping over cooled cheesecake.