A rich cheesecake topped with a gooey cinnamon pecan pie filling, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Author:maddie-thompson
Prep Time:25 min
Cook Time:60 min
Total Time:7 hours 25 min
Yield:12 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
4 large eggs
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1 tablespoon light corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap the outside of a 9-inch springform pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Pour in the melted butter and stir until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan.
Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar and flour until well combined. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Add the eggs one at a time, beating on low speed just until each is incorporated. Do not overmix.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the prepared crust.
In a small saucepan, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, corn syrup, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture is bubbly and thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
Carefully spoon the pecan topping over the cheesecake batter.
Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Turn off the oven and let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door ajar for 1 hour.
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.
To serve, run a thin knife around the edge of the pan before releasing the sides of the springform pan. Slice with a sharp knife dipped in hot water for clean cuts.
Notes
For best results, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature.
Chilling the cheesecake overnight allows the flavors to meld and the texture to set properly.
A water bath can help prevent cracking, but is not strictly necessary if you follow the cooling steps.