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Butter Pecan Cheesecake

Decadent Butter Pecan Cheesecake That's Simply Irresistible

This Butter Pecan Cheesecake is rich, creamy, and easy to make, perfect for any gathering.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Can substitute with digestive biscuits
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Butter Melted
Filling
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese At room temperature
  • 1 cup Sour Cream Can substitute with Greek yogurt
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 3 large Eggs Incorporate one at a time
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure vanilla for best flavor
  • 1 cup Toasted Pecans Chopped, fresh pecans preferred

Equipment

  • springform pan
  • Food processor
  • roasting pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Skillet

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and prepare springform pan with foil.
  2. Pulse graham crackers and pecans in food processor. Combine with sugar and melted butter, then press into pan.
  3. Bake crust for 15-18 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
  4. Toast pecans in skillet with butter for 4-5 minutes. Let cool, then chop.
  5. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Gradually add eggs, then sour cream, vanilla, and pecans.
  6. Pour filling over cooled crust, smoothing the top.
  7. Place springform pan in roasting pan and add boiling water to the roasting pan halfway up the sides of the cheesecake pan.
  8. Bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly.
  9. Cool cheesecake in the oven with the door slightly ajar for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 6gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 17gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 350mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for best results. Wrap leftover cheesecake tightly for storage.

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