Indulge in Caramel Pecan Cheesecake
Indulge in a creamy caramel pecan cheesecake that’s rich, luscious, and perfect for any gathering. This delightful dessert will leave your guests asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined.
- Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth and fluffy.
- Gradually add sour cream and vanilla extract while mixing until fully incorporated.
- Slowly add sugar and mix until combined; gently fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling over the crust, smoothing it out evenly.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Drizzle generously with caramel sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 120g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 16g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg