Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup whipped topping
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Grease the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with butter or shortening and set aside.
- In a food processor, pulse graham crackers, chopped pecans, and brown sugar until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter and pulse until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Transfer the crumb mixture to the prepared pan and press firmly into the bottom. Use the bottom of a glass or measuring cup to level. Freeze for 20 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, cinnamon, and heavy cream with an electric mixer until smooth. Gently fold in whipped topping.
- Pour the filling over the chilled crust and spread evenly with a spatula. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
- Once set, unlock the springform pan and transfer the cheesecake to a serving platter. Arrange pecan halves on top and drizzle generously with caramel sauce.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature cream cheese to avoid lumps. Chill the cheesecake thoroughly for a firm slice. Drizzle extra caramel just before serving for a fresh, gooey finish.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Method: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 24
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 29
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 11
- Trans Fat: 1
- Carbohydrates: 38
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 65