How to Make Pecan Cheesecake - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few desserts more indulgent and satisfying than a rich, creamy cheesecake. And when you add the indulgent flavor and crunch of pecans to the mix, you get a truly decadent treat that is sure to impress any crowd. That's why we're excited to share our delicious recipe for Pecan Cheesecake with you!

This cheesecake is the perfect combination of smooth, creamy cheesecake filling and a crunchy, nutty pecan crust. The flavors and textures come together in a delightful harmony, mak...

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 ¼ cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup pecan liqueur
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pecan liqueur
  • 1 cup ground pecans
  • ½ cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 ½ tablespoons white sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup pecan halves

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Additional Time: 2 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 1 (10-inch) cheesecake

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 1/2 cup white sugar, and 1 teaspoon cinnamon together in a large bowl. Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 10-inch springform pan.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1 ¼ cups white sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add eggs, one at a time, blending well. Add vanilla extract. Add 1/2 cup liqueur and blend for 5 minutes. Pour the filling on top of prepared crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown and filling has risen to the top of the pan, about 1 hour. Turn the oven off, and let cheesecake cool completely in the oven, about 2 hours. When cool, remove the rim of the springform pan.
  • Mix sour cream, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon liqueur together; spoon on top of cooled cheesecake.
  • Combine finely ground pecans, finely ground graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl; sprinkle on top of cheesecake and gently press into sides. Garnish the top and sides of the cheesecake with pecan halves.
  • Nutrition

    493 cal.

    • Total Fat: 33g
    • Saturated Fat: 16g
    • Cholesterol: 103mg
    • Sodium: 265mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 34g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 70mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 147mg