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pecan praline cheesecake

A rich and creamy pecan cheesecake topped with caramelized pecan praline sauce, perfect for special occasions.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2.25 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tbsp packed brown sugar
  • 0.125 tsp salt
  • 10 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1.25 cups light brown sugar, loosely packed
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 cup chopped toasted pecans

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper and grease the sides.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and flour until smooth. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time, mixing slowly. Fold in toasted pecans.
  4. Pour batter into crust. Place in a water bath and bake for 1 hour 15 minutes. Turn off oven, leave door slightly open, and cool gradually. Refrigerate until firm.
  5. Make the praline topping: heat sugar and butter until melted and bubbling, cook to 220°F, then remove from heat and stir in additional pecans, salt, and vanilla. Cool and spread over cheesecake.

Notes

This cheesecake is perfect for holiday gatherings and special celebrations.