Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Will Elevate Your Dessert Game with Rich Flavors

This caramel pecan cheesecake is a show-stopping dessert to impress your friends and family. With its crunchy pecan crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and gooey caramel sauce, this dessert is sure to turn any special occasion into a real hit.

Check out the recipe for the Caramel Pecan Cheesecake here:

Ingredients:

For the crunchy base:

• 201 gm flour
• 102 gm plain sugar
• 103 gm brown sugar
• A pinch of salt
• 111 gm butter
• 122 gm pecans (chopped)

For the cream cheese filling:

• 603 gm cream cheese
• 204 gm sugar
• 3 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 122 ml sour cream
• 203 gm sugar

For the caramel sauce:

• 124 ml cream
• 2 tsp butter
• A pinch of sea salt
• 2 tsp vanilla extract

For garnish:

• Candied chopped pecans

Method:

1. First, you have to preheat your oven to 180°C, grease a springform pan with unsalted butter or cooking spray, and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt, and add melted butter and chopped pecans while you mix everything well to combine.
3. Next, you can spread the pecan mixture over the prepared pan and bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until it is lightly browned.
4. Then, you can let it cool to room temperature completely.
5. In a large mixing bowl, you have to soften cream cheese with an electric mixer until it is smooth, and then gradually add granulated sugar and mix in until it is well mixed.
6. Now, you have to beat in eggs, one at a time, and then stir in vanilla extract as well.
7. In a separate bowl, whisk together sour cream and salt with a fork.
8. Next, you have to beat the sour cream mixture into the cream cheese mixture until the concoction is a smooth, homogeneous mix.
9. Next, you have to pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled pecan crust in the prepared pan, and smooth out the top with a spatula.
10. Now, you have to bake it for 55 to 60 minutes. By then, the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
11. Next you have to remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool in the pan for 1 hour and use a knife to run it along the edges of the pan to loosen the cheesecake. Then you can let it cool completely on a wire rack.
12. In a small saucepan, you have to combine granulated sugar, heavy cream, and unsalted butter, and cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring constantly, until sugar dissolves.
13. Now, you have to bring it to a boil, and then decrease the heat to the level of a low to medium intensity, and then let it simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the caramel sauce has slightly thickened.
14. Then, you have to remove the caramel sauce from the heat, and stir in sea salt and vanilla extract and let it cool slightly before using.
15. After that, you have to place the cooled cheesecake on a serving plate, and drizzle caramel sauce generously over the top of the cheesecake.
16. Next, you have to sprinkle some chopped pecans over the top of the cheesecake, if you want a richer taste.
17. Finally, you can serve the cheesecake, and just dig into it!

To ensure that you have the creamiest caramel pecan cheesecake, you must remember to beat the cream cheese until it is smooth and creamy. You can take a step yourself in innovation by adding a teaspoon of liqueur, bourbon or rum, to the batter of the cheesecake. As you already understand, this is only in case of a scenario when adults are going to consume the cake, and children won't be a part of the tasting experience. It is always a great idea to top your cheesecake with a dollop of whipped cream or sprinkle chopped nuts over it to add a wonderful crunch and taste.

A caramel pecan cheesecake is sure to be a hit at every special occasion. This makes it ideal for celebrating birthdays, anniversaries, or holidays. With this straightforward and detailed recipe, you can now go ahead and give it a shot. It's certain that you are sure to enjoy the heaps of praise from your guests and loved ones.