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Butter Pecan Cheesecake

Indulge in this creamy Butter Pecan Cheesecake featuring rich cream cheese and toasted pecans on a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 400
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter, melted
  • 0.25 cups sugar
For the filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened Ensure it's at room temperature for easy mixing.
  • 1 cups sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cups pecans, toasted and chopped
For garnish (optional)
  • Whipped cream
  • Additional toasted pecans

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Stir until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form an even crust.
Baking the crust
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for about 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool.
Making the filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar with an electric mixer until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  3. Stir in the vanilla extract and beat until well combined.
  4. Carefully fold in the chopped pecans into the cream cheese mixture using a spatula.
Combining and baking
  1. Pour the cream cheese filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
  2. Bake in the oven for 55-60 minutes or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
Chilling
  1. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature.
  2. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
Serving
  1. Before serving, top with whipped cream and additional pecans if desired.
  2. Slice, serve, and watch it disappear!

Notes

For a creamier texture, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. Don't skip the chilling time; it improves the flavor and texture significantly.