Description
Indulge in a heavenly dessert experience with Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of two classics that will leave your taste buds singing. This creamy cheesecake features a rich pecan pie layer atop a smooth pumpkin filling, all nestled in a buttery crust. Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or any occasion where you want to impress guests, this dessert is not just visually stunning but also packed with irresistible flavors. Its silky texture and unique layers make it a standout treat that everyone will adore. Elevate your dessert game and make this delectable cheesecake the centerpiece of your next celebration.
Ingredients
- Vanilla wafer crumbs or graham cracker crumbs
- Light brown sugar
- Unsalted butter
- Dark brown sugar
- Light corn syrup
- Eggs
- Chopped pecans
- Cream cheese
- Pumpkin puree
- Evaporated milk
- Sour cream
- Dulce de Leche
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F.
- Prepare the crust by mixing crumbs with light brown sugar and melted butter, then press into a springform pan.
- Bake the crust for 6 minutes; let cool.
- For the pecan filling, combine dark brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, eggs, pecans, and vanilla in a saucepan; simmer until thickened.
- Pour cooled pecan filling over the crust.
- Mix cream cheese, sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth; pour over the pecan layer.
- Bake in a water bath for about an hour; add sour cream mixture and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes.
- Cool gradually in the oven before refrigerating overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg