This recipe creates a sumptuous brown sugar cheesecake that boasts a unique pecan graham cracker crust and a rich cinnamon pecan pie filling. The crust, made from finely crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, and melted butter, forms a crisp and flavorful foundation. The cheesecake layer is a creamy blend of cream cheese, brown sugar, sour cream, heavy cream, vanilla, eggs, and egg yolk, offering a smooth and velvety texture with a deep, caramel-like sweetness. The cinnamon pecan pie filling, combining butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, heavy cream, and pecans, adds a delightful crunch and warm spice. This exquisite cheesecake is baked using a water bath method to ensure even cooking and a perfect texture. Once chilled, it's topped with additional pecan pie filling, making each slice a heavenly combination of flavors and textures.
Ingredients:
- Crust: 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup brown sugar, 10 tbsp unsalted butter.
- Filling: 10 tbsp unsalted butter, 1 ½ cups brown sugar, 2 tsp ground cinnamon, 1 ½ cups heavy cream, 2 ½ cups pecans.
- Cheesecake: 32 oz cream cheese, 1 cup brown sugar, ¾ cup sour cream, ¾ cup heavy cream, 1 tsp vanilla extract, 4 large eggs, 1 egg yolk.
Instructions:
- Crust: Blend graham crackers, mix with brown sugar, butter. Press into pan, bake at 325°F for 13 min.
- Filling: Melt butter, add brown sugar, cinnamon, cream, pecans. Cook, cool rapidly.
- Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese and sugar. Add sour cream, cream, vanilla, eggs. Layer batter and filling in pan. Water bath bake at 325°F for 65-85 min. Cool and chill.
- Top cheesecake with remaining filling.
Indulge in the rich and complex flavors of this Brown Sugar Cheesecake, a perfect dessert for any special occasion. Each slice offers a delightful mix of creamy cheesecake, crunchy pecans, and a buttery crust. Enjoy the process of creating this masterpiece and share the exquisite experience with friends and family. This cheesecake is not just a dessert, it's a celebration of flavors meant to be savored and shared. Revel in each bite and cherish the smiles it brings to your loved ones!