Browned Butter Pecan Cheesecake
A creamy, decadent cheesecake with the nutty aroma of browned butter and crunchy pecans on a crisp graham cracker crust.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 295 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup browned butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press into the bottom of a springform pan to form the crust.
- Beat the cream cheese, brown sugar, and granulated sugar in a large mixing bowl until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and browned butter.
- Fold in the chopped pecans.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Let the cheesecake cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve chilled and enjoy your decadent cheesecake!
Notes
For a beautiful dessert experience, serve with whipped cream, chopped pecans, and a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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