Description
A rich and creamy Butter Pecan Cheesecake with a delicious graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
- 0.25 cups sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
- Whipped cream (for garnish)
- Additional toasted pecans (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in the vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
- Carefully fold in the chopped pecans into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
- Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the oven for 55-60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Remove from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, top with whipped cream and additional pecans if desired.
- Slice, serve, and watch it disappear!
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- For best results, refrigerate overnight.
- Feel free to adjust the amount of pecans based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Butter Pecan Cheesecake, dessert, cheesecake, pecans