Description
A rich and creamy cheesecake infused with the nutty flavor of browned butter and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, browned
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and browned butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in chopped pecans.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the center is set.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Toast pecans in a dry skillet for better flavor.
- Use a water bath for a creamier texture, if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Browned Butter Pecan Cheesecake, cheesecake, dessert, pecan