Pecan Pie Cheesecake: A Thanksgiving Dessert Delight!
A delicious blend of creamy cheesecake and rich pecan pie, perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup corn syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- In another bowl, combine chopped pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Pour the pecan mixture over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use toasted pecans.
- Serve with whipped cream for added indulgence.
- This cheesecake can be made a day in advance.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg