Pecan Cheesecake Pie is really fantastic for those of you who like pecan pie, but don’t care for so much syrup. I like to make this for my husband because he really enjoys pecan pie, but sometimes regular pecan pies can be extra rich with all the ooey gooey caramel middle sauce. This yummy Pecan Cheesecake Pie has it on the top with the pecans and then a medium layer of cheesecake that tastes perfect together.
I hope you will give this Pecan Cheesecake Pie a try simply because it is fantastic and very easy to put together. With Thanksgiving coming your guests will love the pie and they will love you too.
What Ingredients Do I Need For Pecan Cheesecake Pie?
Here’s a list of ingredients you’ll need to make this Pie (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Pie crust
- Cream cheese
- Brown sugar
- Eggs
- Vanilla extract
- Chopped pecans
- Caramel ice cream topping
How Do I Make Pecan Cheesecake Pie?
Here’s the simple steps you’ll follow to make this Pie (scroll down for the full recipe):
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the pie dough into a 9″ deep dish pie plate; trim the edges and make it look pretty.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, brown sugar, 1 of the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Then place this mixture into the crust that is not cooked yet. Then sprinkle the pecans over this mixture.
- In a different bowl, whisk the other 3 eggs; then slowly add the caramel topping until it is blended.
- Pour this slowly over the pecans.
- Then bake the mixture for 35 – 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
- Cool on a wire rack for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator for about 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
- You may garnish with just a little caramel sauce or extra pecans or whipped cream.
Can I Make Pecan Cheesecake Pie Ahead?
- This pecan cheesecake pie can be made ahead. Let the pie cool completely after it is baked, then cover it and refrigerated for up to two days before serving.
- This pie can also be made up to three months in advance. Just cool, wrap tightly in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil, and freeze. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight, and you’re ready to serve.
How Do I Store Leftovers?
- Cover and refrigerate leftover pecan cheesecake pie for up to four days.
- Or freeze for up to three months, by wrapping tightly in a layer of plastic wrap and then a layer of aluminum foil. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator, if frozen, before serving.
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Pecan Cheesecake Pie
Pecan Cheesecake Pie is perfect for those who love pecan pie and then it has a nice medium layer of cheesecake in the middle.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust; made from scratch or premade
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 4 large eggs, (divided, 1 & 3)
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 1/4 - 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1 (12 ounce) jar caramel ice cream topping (leave a little for garnishing the top); you can use fat free if desired
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Place the pie dough into a 9" deep dish pie plate or a cast-iron skillet works well too; trim the edges and make it look pretty.
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, brown sugar, 1 of the eggs and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Then place this mixture into the crust that is not cooked yet. Then sprinkle the pecans over this mixture.
- In a different bowl, whisk the other 3 eggs; then slowly add the caramel topping until it is blended.
- Pour this slowly over the pecans.
- Then bake the mixture for 35 - 40 minutes or until lightly browned. If the edges start to brown too quickly tent (or place a piece of foil over the edges about 20 - 25 minutes into the baking process).
- Cool on a wire rack for 45 minutes to 1 hour. Place the cheesecake in the refrigerator for about 4 hours, or overnight, before serving.
- You may garnish with just a little caramel sauce or extra pecans or whipped cream.
Nutrition Information
Yield
8Serving Size
1Amount Per Serving Calories 379Total Fat 28gSaturated Fat 5gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 21gCholesterol 97mgSodium 158mgCarbohydrates 29gFiber 3gSugar 16gProtein 7g