Browned Butter Pecan Cheesecake
A decadent cheesecake with the rich flavors of browned butter and toasted pecans, creating a perfect blend of creamy and crunchy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 120 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C).
- Brown the butter by melting it over medium heat until golden brown.
- Toast the chopped pecans in the browned butter for a couple of minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Combine the sugar, vanilla extract, and cooled browned butter with pecans into the cream cheese.
- Incorporate the eggs, one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in another bowl.
- Press the graham cracker mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to form a crust.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Bake for about 25-30 minutes, until set with a slight jiggle in the middle.
- Cool the cheesecake at room temperature, then refrigerate for a few hours before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or caramel sauce; pairs well with coffee or spiced chai. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to a week.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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