Description
A decadent Pecan Caramel Cheesecake featuring a nutty graham cracker crust, a smooth caramel-infused filling, and a rich whipped cream topping drizzled with more caramel and white chocolate sauce.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup pecans
8 Tbsp butter, melted
1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract
For the Filling:
2 8oz packages cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
1/3 cup Torani Caramel Sauce
2 Tbsp all purpose flour
2 Tbsp sour cream
For the Topping:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
2 Tbsp powdered sugar
2 Tbsp Torani Caramel Sauce
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
Torani Caramel Sauce, for drizzling
Torani White Chocolate Sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
- Step 2: In a food processor, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup pecans, melted butter, and 1/2 tsp vanilla extract until combined.
- Step 3: Press the mixture into a 9-inch deep dish pie plate to form the crust. Set it aside.
- Step 4: Using a hand mixer or standing mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and brown sugar together until well combined.
- Step 5: Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Step 6: Add 2 tsp vanilla extract, 1/3 cup Torani Caramel Sauce, flour, and sour cream, and beat until the filling is smooth.
- Step 7: Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth it into an even layer.
- Step 8: Bake for 28-32 minutes, or until the center of the cheesecake is set.
- Step 9: Allow the cheesecake to cool completely to room temperature, then transfer it to the fridge to chill until cold.
- Step 10: Before serving, make the whipped cream by whipping the heavy cream until it starts to thicken
- Step 11: Add the powdered sugar and 2 Tbsp Torani Caramel Sauce to the cream, and continue to mix until it forms stiff peaks.
- Step 12: Spread the whipped cream over the top of the chilled cheesecake.
- Step 13: Sprinkle with chopped pecans and drizzle each slice with Torani Caramel Sauce and Torani White Chocolate Sauce before serving.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to room temperature to avoid a lumpy filling.
The cheesecake must be completely cooled and chilled before topping and serving for the best texture.
Refrigerate any leftovers.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 32 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American