Butter Pecan Cheesecake
A rich and creamy dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cream cheese filling, and delectable pecan topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted unsalted butter, and sugar until well mixed. Pack it down firmly into a 9-inch springform pan to create an even crust. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and let it cool.
- Beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar until creamy and smooth. Add the vanilla extract and mix in the eggs one at a time.
- Pour the creamy filling over the cooled graham cracker crust. Bake for about 50-60 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- While the cheesecake bakes, melt the ½ cup of unsalted butter along with the brown sugar over medium heat. Stir in the chopped pecans and toast for about 5 minutes.
- Once cooled, spread the warm pecan topping evenly over the cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
Pair with whipped cream, coffee, or dessert wine for enhanced enjoyment. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
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