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Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

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I created this creamy cheesecake using two favorites—caramel and pecans. It's a stunning cake and rivals any I've tasted.

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Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 1-1/4 hours + chilling

Yield: 12 Servings

30 75 105

Ingredients

2 cups crushed shortbread cookies
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
1 cup chopped pecans
5 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-3/4 cups sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
2 egg yolks
1/3 cup heavy whipping cream
SOUR CREAM TOPPING:
2 cups (8ounces each) sour cream
1/3 cup sugar

Directions

In a small bowl, combine cookie crumbs and butter. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 10-in. springform pan. Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
Meanwhile, in a small bowl, stir 1/4 cup flour into the caramel topping. Set aside 1/3 cup caramel mixture and 2 tablespoons pecans for garnish. Drizzle remaining caramel mixture over crust; sprinkle with remaining pecans.
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar vanilla and remaining flour until smooth. Beat in eggs and yolks just until combined. Stir in cream.
Pour over crust. Bake at 325° for 65-70 minutes or until center is almost set.
In a small bowl, combine sour cream and sugar; carefully spread over warm filling. Bake 10-12 minutes longer or until topping is set. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer.
Chill for 8 hours or overnight. Remove sides of pan. Just before serving, drizzle with reserved caramel mixture and sprinkle with reserved pecans. Refrigerate leftovers. Yield: 12 servings.

Originally published as Caramel Pecan Cheesecake in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2003, p47

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Reviewed on Feb. 24, 2012 by tootlissie

LOVE THIS!! The BEST cheesecake ever!!!

Reviewed on Aug. 08, 2011 by Jaroburk

This recipe was the first cheesecake I had ever made and it turned out beautifully - and wonderfully delicious! I took it to an anniversary party where 10 different kinds of cheesecake were served and I repeatedly heard guests say this was their favorite. Go ahead and try it for yourself!

Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2010 by pudunk

I make this every year for Thanksgiving Its a must have from all my kids

Reviewed on Jun. 26, 2010 by msircy

I have made this cheesecake many times and I have always had success. It is a thick, flavorful cheesecake. Every time I make it, I am always asked for the recipe. Best cheesecake ever!!!

Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2010 by pattycake111111

i have never made a cheesecake before and it was so good, i was proud of myself. i took it to a potluck and i kept hearing who made this cheesecake. my brother in law hates cheesecake but loved this. thanks! its wonderful.