Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
This caramel pecan cheesecake combines creamy cheesecake, crunchy pecans, and sweet caramel, creating a dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 260 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 sugar
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
- Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add vanilla extract and eggs, mixing until combined.
- Stir in sour cream and half of the caramel sauce. Gently fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the creamy filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Turn off the oven and let cool inside for 1 hour.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the cheesecake before serving.
Notes
For a deeper caramel flavor, use dark caramel sauce or add sea salt for a salted caramel variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 27g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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