Pecan Pie Cheesecake (Printable Version)

# What You'll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 1 cup graham crackers
02 - 1 cup pecans
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 pinch salt
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake

06 - 24 ounce cream cheese, room temperature
07 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
08 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
09 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
10 - 3 large eggs
11 - 1 pinch salt

→ Pecan Pie Topping

12 - 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
13 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
14 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
15 - 3 large eggs
16 - 1/4 cup light corn syrup
17 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
18 - 1 1/2 cups pecans, roughly chopped

# Step-by-Step Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Spray the inside of a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
02 - In a food processor, pulse together graham crackers, pecans, sugar and salt until coarse crumbs form. Add melted butter and pulse until combined. Press mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan and set aside.
03 - Using the paddle attachment on a mixer, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugars, eggs, vanilla, and salt to the mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until completely combined and smooth, about 5 minutes. Pour mixture over the graham cracker crust. Smooth out as much as possible with a spatula.
04 - Bake for 30 minutes.
05 - In a mixing bowl, combine all pecan pie topping ingredients except the pecans and mix until well combined. Add pecans and mix with a spatula.
06 - Pour pecan mixture over the partially cooked cheesecake, and bake for another 40-50 minutes, or until golden brown.
07 - Cool completely, then cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

# Helpful Notes:

01 - For this recipe, a 9-inch springform pan is required.
02 - While a waterbath prevents cracking, it's not necessary since the pecan pie topping covers the surface.
03 - Wait until the cheesecake has cooled before running a knife around the rim to loosen it.
04 - Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving if desired.
05 - The cheesecake keeps for about 1 week in the refrigerator when covered loosely with aluminum foil or plastic wrap.
06 - For freezing, wrap tightly with plastic freezer wrap or place in freezer bags.

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