Description

Indulge in the rich and nutty flavor of Butter Pecan Cheesecake with this decadent dessert recipe. Creamy cheesecake filling studded with toasted pecans sits atop a buttery graham cracker crust, finished with a luscious pecan-studded topping. Perfect for any special occasion or holiday gathering.

Ingredients

Crust:

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

Filling:

24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
3 large eggs
1/2 cup sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter extract (optional)
1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans

Topping:

1/2 cup heavy cream
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup toasted pecan halves

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Instructions

Preheat oven and prepare crust: Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake.
Prepare filling: Beat cream cheese, add sugar, eggs, sour cream, extracts, and pecans. Pour over crust.
Bake: Place in a water bath and bake. Cool and refrigerate.
Make topping: Heat cream, sugar, and butter, then pour over chilled cheesecake and top with pecans. Chill before serving.

Notes

Toast pecans for best flavor.
Cheesecake can be made ahead and topped before serving.