Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of Caramel Pecan Cheesecake this Thanksgiving. This show-stopping dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust, a velvety cheesecake filling enhanced with tangy sour cream, and a delectable topping of toasted pecans drizzled with warm caramel. Perfect for holiday gatherings, this easy-to-make treat will leave your guests craving more!
Ingredients
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- 1 ? cups graham cracker crumbs
- ? cup unsalted butter, melted
- ? cup granulated sugar
- 2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350?F (175?C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and blend until fully combined.
- Gently fold in chopped pecans. Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Turn off the oven, crack open the door, and let cool for an hour. Refrigerate for at least four hours or overnight.
- Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and garnish with additional pecans.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg