Browned Butter Pecan Cheesecake
A creamy cheesecake infused with delightful nuttiness from browned butter and pecans, topped with a crunchy pecan topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 360 minutes
- Yield: 10-12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/4 cup browned butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Mix cream cheese, sour cream, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in chopped pecans and pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for about 50-60 minutes, or until set. Let it cool for a bit before transferring to the fridge.
- Make the topping by melting brown sugar with browned butter in a saucepan; stir in more chopped pecans.
- Pour the topping over the chilled cheesecake before serving.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is softened for a lump-free mixture. Chilling is essential for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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