How to Make Nickie's Apple-Pecan Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

Cheesecake is a decadent and luscious dessert that never fails to impress. And when it's combined with the sweet and tangy flavors of apples and the rich, nutty taste of pecans, it becomes a show-stopping treat that is perfect for any occasion. This recipe for Nickie's Apple-Pecan Cheesecake is a delightful twist on the classic dessert, and it's sure to become a favorite among your family and friends.

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Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 4 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 4 eggs
  • 4 cups apples (about 3) - peeled, cored, and chopped
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 4 hrs 30 mins
  • Total Time: 5 hrs 55 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 16 servings

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 9x13 inch baking dish with aluminum foil, extending the foil sheets over the side of the dish.
  • To make the crust, mix the graham cracker crumbs, butter, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar together in a bowl until evenly blended. Press evenly over the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • To make the filling, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup brown sugar, and vanilla together in a mixing bowl until evenly blended. Beat in the sour cream. On low speed, add the eggs, one at a time, just until blended. Pour the mixture over the crust.
  • To make the topping, place the apples in a bowl, and toss with 1/2 cup brown sugar, pecans, and cinnamon until evenly blended.
  • Bake in preheated oven until center is almost set, about 55 minutes. Cool, and refrigerate 4 hours, or overnight.
  • Before cutting, allow the cheesecake to sit 30 minutes at room temperature, then lift from the baking dish using the extended aluminum foil sheets, and place on a cutting board or serving plate. Remove the aluminum foil, and cut into 16 squares.
  • Nutrition

    456 cal.

    • Total Fat: 32g
    • Saturated Fat: 17g
    • Cholesterol: 122mg
    • Sodium: 263mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 37g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 8g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 98mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 192mg