Description
Savory Cheesecake Pecan Pie combines the luscious creaminess of cheesecake with the rich, nutty flavor of pecans. This indulgent dessert features a buttery graham cracker crust, a velvety cream cheese filling, and is topped with caramel sauce for an extra touch of sweetness. Perfect for holidays and gatherings, this delightful pie will have your guests coming back for seconds. With its unique flavor profile and elegant presentation, it’s a showstopper that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust (9-inch)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans (chopped and toasted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Prepare the crust if making homemade: crush 1.5 cups graham crackers and mix with 1/4 cup melted butter; press into a pie pan.
- In a bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Mix in vanilla extract.
- Fold in toasted pecans gently.
- Pour the filling into the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-55 minutes or until slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool in the oven for an hour before serving.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg