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Pecan Pie Cheesecake
This pecan pie cheesecake combines two classic desserts into one incredibly decadent treat! A pecan-graham cracker crust, filled with a no-bake pecan cheesecake, topped with sweet caramel pecan sauce.
👥 12 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 30 min⏳ Prep: 20 min🔥 Cook: 10 min👤 Allison Mattina📖 celebratingsweets
🥘 Ingredients
Check off ingredients as you prepare them:
🍳 Cookware
- oven
- measuring cup
- whisk
- bowl
- saucepan
- microwave
📝 Preparation Steps
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Crust:
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Prepare crust
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Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, pecans, and melted butter, stirring until well combined.
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Bake crust
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Dump into a 9 or 9 1/2-inch pie plate that is approximately 2 inches high (not springform). Press the crumbs into the bottom and at least halfway up the sides (I use the bottom of a measuring cup). Bake for ⏱️ 8-10 minutes. Cool to room temperature.
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Filling:
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Whip cream
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Using a hand mixer, or stand mixer with the whisk attachment, whip the heavy cream and ¼ cup powdered sugar until stiff peaks form. Transfer to the refrigerator and proceed with the recipe.
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Make filling
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In a separate bowl, using a hand mixer or stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, ½ cup powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract and maple extract. Beat until well combined, scraping the sides and bottom of the bowl as needed. Add the whipped cream and beat briefly, until just combined. Taste the mixture and if you'd like it sweeter you can add a little more powdered sugar. Remember, you're going to be serving it with caramel pecan sauce, so don't make it too sweet. Stir the pecans into the filling. Scoop the filling into the crust and spread into an even layer. Cover and refrigerate for at least ⏱️ 6 hours, preferably overnight, until firm and chilled.
cream cheese (at room temperature)16 ounceswhipped cream, pecans (optional)
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Caramel pecan sauce:
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In a medium saucepan, melt the butter. Add the cream, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer, whisking occasionally, and simmer gently for ⏱️ 5 minutes. Stir in vanilla and pecans. Set aside to cool; it will thicken as it cools. If you are not using this within the next hour or so, transfer to the refrigerator.
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Serving:
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Assemble
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If desired, you can decorate the top of the pie with whipped cream and pecans. Serve each slice topped with caramel pecan sauce. If the sauce has been refrigerated, heat it in the microwave until it is slightly warm (not hot) before pouring it over each slice.
whipped cream, pecans (optional)
Nutrition Facts
calories
527 kcal
fat Content
38 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
2 g
sugar Content
28 g
sodium Content
254 mg
protein Content
7 g
trans Fat Content
1 g
cholesterol Content
90 mg
carbohydrate Content
43 g
saturated Fat Content
20 g
unsaturated Fat Content
15 g
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