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Caramel Pecan Cheesecake with Cookie Crumble Topping

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  • Author: Olivia
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 60 minutes
  • Total Time: 6 hours 30 minutes
  • Yield: 10–12 servings 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A rich and creamy caramel pecan cheesecake topped with a sweet cookie crumble and toasted pecans, drizzled in caramel sauce for the ultimate indulgent dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups crushed graham crackers or butter cookies (for crust and topping)
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar (for topping)
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • 3/4 cup toasted pecans, chopped

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a springform pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
  2. Mix crushed cookies with melted butter and press into the pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
  4. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until well combined.
  6. Pour filling over cooled crust and tap gently to release air bubbles.
  7. Bake in a water bath for 50–60 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off oven, crack door, and let sit inside for 1 hour.
  8. Meanwhile, mix remaining crushed cookies, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and melted butter to make the crumble topping.
  9. Let cheesecake cool completely. Spread caramel sauce over the top, sprinkle with pecans, and spoon on the cookie crumble.
  10. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving.

Notes

  • Use full-fat cream cheese for best texture and flavor.
  • Toast pecans in the oven at 350°F for 7–10 minutes to enhance flavor.
  • The caramel and crumble topping can hide any surface cracks.
  • Freeze individual slices wrapped tightly for up to 1 month.
  • Use a warm knife for clean cheesecake slices.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 520
  • Sugar: 34g
  • Sodium: 310mg
  • Fat: 36g
  • Saturated Fat: 20g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 42g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 115mg

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