Butter Pecan Cheesecake Recipe 🍰

Butter Pecan Cheesecake Recipe 🍰

This creamy butter pecan cheesecake is the perfect mix of rich caramel, toasted pecans, and velvety cheesecake on a buttery graham cracker crust. The pecan praline layer takes it to the next level!

📝 Ingredients

• For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• ½ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup brown sugar

• For the Cheesecake Filling:

• 2 (8oz) blocks cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tsp vanilla extract
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ cup toasted pecans, chopped

• For the Pecan Praline Topping:

• ½ cup butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Crust:

Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar.
Press into a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes.
2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling:

Beat cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
Stir in heavy cream, vanilla, and salt.
Fold in toasted pecans.
Pour over the crust and bake 50-55 minutes.
3️⃣ Pecan Praline Topping:

Melt butter and brown sugar over medium heat.
Add heavy cream and simmer until thick.
Stir in vanilla and pecans, then let cool slightly.
4️⃣ Assemble & Serve:

Let cheesecake cool and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Pour pecan praline topping over cheesecake.
Garnish with whipped cream & extra pecans.
🔥 Pro Tips:
✔️ Bake cheesecake in a water bath for extra creaminess.
✔️ Toast pecans beforehand for more flavor.
✔️ Drizzle with extra caramel for a decadent touch.

🥜 Who’s craving this rich & nutty cheesecake? 🍰😍