Pecan Praline Cheesecake
Cakes & Breads

Pecan Praline Cheesecake

6 hr12 servingsSource: Spicy Southern Kitchen

Prep Time

30 min

Cook Time

1 hr 10 min

Total Time

6 hr

A rich and creamy cheesecake with a Pecan Sandies cookie crust, brown sugar praline filling, and a luscious caramel pecan topping.

  • 2 cups crushed Pecan Sandies cookies
  • 3 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup toasted chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for topping)
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for topping)
  • 1 cup pecan halves (for topping)
  1. 1

    Preheat oven to 325°F. Combine crushed Pecan Sandies cookies with melted butter and press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.

  2. 2

    Beat cream cheese and dark brown sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Mix in vanilla and sour cream until combined.

  3. 3

    Fold in toasted chopped pecans. Pour filling over the cooled crust.

  4. 4

    Bake for 55 to 60 minutes until the center is almost set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven, crack the door, and let the cheesecake cool inside for 1 hour.

  5. 5

    For the praline topping, heat heavy cream, brown sugar, and butter in a saucepan over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Simmer for 3 minutes, then stir in pecan halves.

  6. 6

    Spoon the praline topping over the cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving.

Recipe Source

Spicy Southern Kitchen
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