Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Pecan Pie Cheesecake with real pecan pie filling on top of a creamy cheesecake base.
Fall is officially upon us and I can think of no better way to celebrate than with apple pie cheesecake and pecan pie!
But not just any pecan pie, I’m talking about a pecan pie cheesecake. A rich creamy cheesecake topped with real pecan pie filling. Sounds incredible, doesn’t it?
This recipe is a fun way to take two well-loved classics and combine them into one. It tastes so good, you’ll want to make it all season long.
Don’t let this recipe scare you. I know there are quite a few ingredients and the steps to making the cheesecake look overwhelming but it’s really not that complicated.
Ingredients :
Crust:
- 1 ¾ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- ¼ cup firmly packed brown sugar
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- Pecan Filling:
- 1 cup sugar
- ⅔ cup dark corn syrup
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 2 eggs
- 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cheesecake Filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 ¼ cups firmly packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 4 eggs
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Directions :
Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°. Combine wafer crumbs and brown sugar. Stir in melted butter. Press into bottom and up sides of a 9″ springform pan. Bake for 6 minutes. Set aside to cool.
Pecan Filling:
- Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly. Pour into crust and set aside.
Cheesecake Filling:
- Reduce oven to 325°. With a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat cream cheese at medium speed until creamy. Add brown sugar and flour and beat until fluffy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one. Stir in cream and vanilla. Pour over pecan filling. Bake for 1 hour. Turn off oven and leave cheesecake in oven with the door closed for 1 hour. Remove from oven and run a knife along the outside edges to loosen cheesecake from sides of pan. Let cool. Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.