Pecan Cheesecake: The Delicious Dessert Recipe You Must Try
Total Time: 1H10 + Refrigeration Time
Difficulty: Easy
Serves: 8
Pecan Cheesecake Ingredients
It is important to let the ingredients warm to room temperature, this ensures a smooth and silky cheesecake.
Graham Crackers – you can also use vanilla cookies, Oreokek or graham crackers.
Pecans – look for fresh pecans as they have the best flavor.
Sugar – you will need brown sugar and granulated sugar.
Butter – you can use either salted or unsalted butter.
Sour Cream – sour cream adds a bit of tartness to the mixture that cuts through the mixture.
Eggs – the eggs bind the filling.
Maple Syrup – gives a classic pecan flavor.
How to Make Pecan Cheesecake
Make the Crust
Use a food processor to blend the graham cracker crumbs into fine crumbs. Place the graham cracker crumbs in a large bowl, along with the brown sugar, crushed pecans, and melted butter. Use a spatula to mix—the entire crumb mixture should be covered in melted butter. Pour the crumb mixture into a baking dish and use the back of a spoon to create a cheesecake base.
Make the Cheesecake Filling
To make the cream cheese filling, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Fold in the lightly beaten eggs with a spatula. Pour the cream cheese filling over the pecan crust, then bake in a double boiler.
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