Description
A delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and crunchy pecans, set in a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 16 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until combined, then press into the bottom of a pie pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the dark brown sugar gradually while mixing until well combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until the center is set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
For the best results, ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature before mixing. Press the crust firmly for stability, and be patient while cooling to enhance flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg