Browned Butter Pecan Cheesecake
A rich and nutty cheesecake with graham cracker crust, enhanced by browned butter and a caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 360 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (for browning)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Create the graham cracker crust by mixing crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into a springform pan.
- Make the cream cheese filling by beating softened cream cheese; add sugar and vanilla until smooth.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing to maintain a light texture; pour over crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for 50-60 minutes, until set in the center; let cool.
- Brown the butter in a saucepan over medium heat until golden.
- Add chopped pecans to the browned butter, mixing well.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over cooled cheesecake and top with pecan mixture.
- Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for several hours or overnight before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg