Description
This buttery, nutty Butter Pecan Cheesecake combines a rich cream cheese filling with toasted buttered pecans and a graham cracker crust. Enhanced with caramel drizzle, this decadent dessert is perfect for special occasions or any time you crave a creamy, crunchy treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tbsp butter
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup chopped buttered pecans
- ½ cup chopped buttered pecans
- Caramel drizzle or butter pecan sauce
- Optional: whipped cream
Instructions
- Toast chopped pecans in butter over medium heat for 3–4 minutes until fragrant. Remove from heat and let cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan. In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, finely chopped pecans, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Remove from oven and allow the crust to cool completely.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with brown sugar until smooth and creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until incorporated after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined. Gently fold in the cooled buttered pecans. Pour the filling evenly over the cooled crust in the springform pan.
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 55–65 minutes, until the cheesecake center is almost set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the oven door open, and let the cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour to cool gradually. Then transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight to fully set.
- Before serving, top the cheesecake with additional buttered pecans and drizzle caramel sauce or butter pecan sauce over the top. Optionally, add whipped cream for extra richness. Slice and enjoy!
Notes
- Make sure to let the cheesecake cool gradually in the oven to prevent cracks.
- Chilling overnight improves the flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Butter Pecan Cheesecake, Cheesecake, Dessert, Pecan