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Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

🍯🌰 Caramel Pecan Cheesecake: A Decadent Delight to Satisfy Your Cravings and Elevate Your Day (2023)

Indulge in a heavenly dessert experience with our Caramel Pecan Cheesecake! 🍰 This rich and creamy cheesecake sits atop a buttery pecan crust and is generously drizzled with luscious caramel sauce. ✨ The perfect balance of sweet and nutty flavors, it's a slice of pure delight. Treat yourself today! 🥄🤤
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 8 Slices
Calories 500 kcal

Ingredients
  

PECAN COOKIE CRUST

  • ⦁ - 50 g pecan nuts
  • ⦁ - 150 g digestive cookies
  • ⦁ - 1.5 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ⦁ - 50 g butter melted

Crust Explanation:

  • ⦁ - Pecan Nuts: These add a delightful crunch and nutty flavor to the crust elevating its texture and taste.
  • ⦁ - Digestive Cookies: Crushed cookies serve as the base providing a delicious, crumbly foundation.
  • ⦁ - Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the crust balancing the nuttiness with a touch of sweetness.
  • ⦁ - Butter Melted: Acts as the binder, holding the crust together and adding richness.

CHEESECAKE

  • ⦁ - 600 g cream cheese full fat, room temperature
  • ⦁ - 200 g granulated sugar
  • ⦁ - 150 g sour cream 18%, room temperature
  • ⦁ - 1 tablespoon cornstarch
  • ⦁ - 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ⦁ - 3 large eggs room temperature

Cheesecake Explanation:

  • ⦁ - Cream Cheese: The creamy heart of the cheesecake contributing its smooth and indulgent texture.
  • ⦁ - Granulated Sugar: Sweetens the cheesecake balancing the richness of the cream cheese.
  • ⦁ - Sour Cream: Enhances the creaminess and tenderness of the cheesecake.
  • ⦁ - Cornstarch: Acts as a stabilizer ensuring the cheesecake sets perfectly.
  • ⦁ - Vanilla Extract: Infuses the dessert with a warm aromatic vanilla flavor.
  • ⦁ - Eggs: Bind the ingredients together providing structure and richness.

PECAN CARAMEL SAUCE

  • ⦁ - 200 g pecan nuts
  • ⦁ - 70 g granulated sugar
  • ⦁ - 50 g corn syrup or glucose syrup
  • ⦁ - 200 g heavy cream
  • ⦁ - 40 g butter
  • ⦁ - Pinch of salt

Pecan Caramel Sauce Explanation:

  • ⦁ - Pecan Nuts: Deliver a delightful nuttiness to the caramel sauce adding texture and depth.
  • ⦁ - Granulated Sugar: The foundation of caramelization turning into a rich, golden syrup.
  • ⦁ - Corn Syrup or Glucose Syrup: Prevents crystallization in the caramel resulting in a smooth, glossy texture.
  • ⦁ - Heavy Cream: Provides richness and creaminess achieving the classic caramel consistency.
  • ⦁ - Butter: Adds silkiness and richness to the sauce.
  • ⦁ - Pinch of Salt: Balances the sweetness enhancing the overall flavor profile.

Instructions
 

Crust Preparation:

    Melting the Butter

    • Melt 50g of butter. Pour it into the food processor with the blended mixture. Blend until it combines with the cookies and pecans. 🍪🧈

    🍰 Prepare the Pan

    • Line a 22cm / 9-inch spring cake pan with parchment paper. Add your cookie crumbs, press them down firmly with a glass. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool. 🍽️🍪

    Cheesecake Making:

      🔥 Keep the Oven Ready

      • Maintain your oven at 160ºC/325ºF (conventional oven).

      🍰 Prepare the Cream Cheese Mixture

      • Cream 600g of full-fat cream cheese for 1 minute at low speed. Gradually add 200g of granulated sugar. Scrape the sides and mix for 1 more minute. 🧀🥄

      🍶 Mix in Sour Cream and More

      • Blend 150g of 18% sour cream and 1 tbsp of cornstarch until smooth. Add it with 2 tsp of vanilla extract to the cream cheese. Mix at low speed. Add 3 eggs one at a time. Scrape and mix once more. 🥄🥚

      🍰 Bake the Cheesecake

      • Pour batter into the pan. Create a water bath for even baking. Bake for 1 hr 10-20 min. Cool in the oven with the door open. Refrigerate for 6 hours or overnight. 🛁🍰

      Pecan Caramel Sauce:

        🔥 Toast the Pecans

        • Preheat your oven to 200ºC and toast 200g of pecans for 5 min. Let them cool on a rack. 🌰🔥

        🍯 Melt the Sugar and Corn Syrup

        • Melt 70g of sugar and 50g of corn syrup until golden. Heat 200g of heavy cream and 40g of butter until bubbling. Gradually add cream to sugar. Stir for 2 min. Add a pinch of salt and pecans. 🍯🥄

        🥄 Add Salt and Pecans

        • Take off heat, add a pinch of salt, and fold in toasted pecans. Transfer to a shallow bowl to cool. 🌰🍯

        🍰 Pour Over Cheesecake

        • Once cooled, pour the pecan caramel over the cheesecake. Refrigerate before serving. Enjoy your Caramel Pecan Cheesecake! 🍰🌟

        Notes

        Nutrition Facts

         
        - Carbohydrates: 53g
        - Protein: 10g
        - Fat: 52g
        - Saturated Fat: 21g
        - Polyunsaturated Fat: 7g
        - Monounsaturated Fat: 19g
        - Trans Fat: 0.01g
        - Cholesterol: 142mg
        - Sodium: 329mg
        - Potassium: 278mg
        - Fiber: 3g
        - Sugar: 41g
        - Vitamin A: 1293IU
        - Vitamin C: 1mg
        - Calcium: 135mg
        - Iron: 2mg
         
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