Description
If you’re looking for the ultimate dessert mashup, this Pecan Pie Cheesecake will blow your mind. It combines the creamy luxury of classic cheesecake with the gooey, nutty decadence of a Southern pecan pie. This dessert is a perfect choice for those hunting for easy recipes that wow, whether you need a quick breakfast treat, an indulgent addition to your dinner ideas list, or something showstopping to bring to your next gathering. With its buttery crust, rich layers, and irresistible pecan topping, this is the kind of easy recipe you’ll turn to again and again. Sweet, crunchy, creamy, and dreamy—this one hits all the right notes.
Ingredients
Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or vanilla wafers)
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Pecan Pie Layer:
⅓ cup unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar, packed
1 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tbsp milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup chopped pecans
Cheesecake Layer:
2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup sour cream
Pecan Topping:
⅔ cup brown sugar
¼ cup heavy cream
¼ cup unsalted butter
1 cup whole pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Make pecan filling: In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in brown sugar, flour, milk, and vanilla. Cook until thickened. Stir in chopped pecans and pour over crust.
- Prepare cheesecake batter: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time. Mix in vanilla and sour cream. Pour over pecan layer.
- Bake cheesecake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until center is just set. Turn off oven, crack door open, and let sit 1 hour. Cool completely at room temp, then refrigerate 4+ hours.
- Make topping: In a pan, combine brown sugar, cream, and butter. Bring to a boil until thickened. Stir in pecans. Let cool slightly, then spoon over chilled cheesecake.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour + chill time
- Category: Dessert