Everyone loves cheesecake and everyone also loves pecan pie, so which are you going to make? Well, here’s a great idea – why not make a cross between the two! You’ll already have most of the ingredients in the pantry and refrigerator.
Along with an unbaked pie crust (or you can make your own if you want) you will need cream cheese, pecans, sugar, eggs, corn syrup, and vanilla extract. With just those ingredients you can make the most mouthwatering pie which everyone will love.
Serve it as it is or with whipped cream, with a cup of coffee or some ice tea. The amazing combination of pecans, vanilla and a rich, smooth cheesecake batter means you’re going to get an incredible dessert out of the oven.
The hardest thing about making this pecan pie cheesecake is waiting for it to cool so you can slice it up and enjoy!
Why You’ll Love the Recipe:
This is so easy to make and it tastes phenomenal. All the charm of pecan pie is teamed with the creamy richness you’d expect from your favorite baked cheesecake recipe. You can enjoy the best of both worlds by combining these two different desserts together.
How to Serve It:
Have a slice of this pecan pie cheesecake by itself or add a scoop of ice cream or a generous amount of whipped cream.
Ingredients:
- Pie shell
- Cream cheese
- Pecans
- Brown sugar
- White sugar
- Eggs
- Light corn syrup
- Vanilla extract
How to make Pecan Cheesecake Pie:
Step 1. Preheat the oven to 425°F.
Step 2. Beat 1 of the eggs with the cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla extract.
Step 3. Spread this mixture evenly in an unbaked pie crust.
Step 4. Sprinkle the nuts on top.
Step 5. Next, beat the rest of the eggs with the brown sugar and corn syrup.
Step 6. Pour this mixture over the nuts in the pie crust.
Step 7. Bake for 10 minutes.
Step 8. Turn the heat down to 375°F and bake for another 25 minute or until set.
Step 9. Cool the pie on a wire rack, then cut into slices to serve.
The richness of cheesecake and the satisfying crunch of pecans combine to make the perfect dessert. This is well worth making and you can sub a different kind of extract and also try different kinds of nuts to come up with your own personalized version.
Pecan Cheesecake Pie
Ingredients
- 1 unbaked pie shell
- 1 tub cream cheese at room temperature
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup white sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup light corn syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Beat 1 of the eggs with the cream cheese, white sugar, and vanilla extract.
- Spread this mixture evenly in an unbaked pie crust.
- Sprinkle the nuts on top.
- Next, beat the rest of the eggs with the brown sugar and corn syrup.
- Pour this mixture over the nuts in the pie crust.
- Bake for 10 minutes.
- Turn the heat down to 375°F and bake for another 25 minute or until set.
- Cool the pie on a wire rack, then cut into slices to serve.
Can You Make It Ahead?
You can, as long as you keep it in an airtight container in the refrigerator and serve within 2 days.
Storage Instructions:
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and eat within 4 days, for the freshest flavor.
Variations and Substitutes:
You can sub walnuts for the pecans, or almond or even coconut extract for the vanilla.
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