Praline Cheesecake

Name: Praline Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h 5 min
Yield: 12-16 servings.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 3 tablespoons sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 3 large eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; Whipped cream; Whole pecans

Tasting this cheesecake will quickly bring the South to mind. For me, it always conjures up the image of a couple swinging on the front porch, taking in the beauty of the huge magnolia tree out in their yard.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Whipped cream
Whole pecans

Directions

Combine cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press into the bottom of a 9-in. springform pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. Set side.
Meanwhile, beat cream cheese until smooth in a large bowl. Gradually add brown sugar and flour. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add vanilla. Stir in chopped pecans. Pour into crust; bake at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 20 minutes. Refrigerate overnight. Just before serving, garnish with whipped cream and pecans.

Nutrition Facts

1 slice: 194 calories, 11g fat (5g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 127mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Originally published as Praline Cheesecake in Country Extra January 1992

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skipperstrucking

Nov 19, 2015

Problems with this recipe: First of all a praline is a candy coated nut. This recipe just calls for toasted pecans. 2nd: Not enough butter in crust (it just crumbles away after being baked). I do love cheesecakes and this is the first negative review I have ever given for one. Sorry
jannikka

Mar 16, 2013

This turned out beautifully! I did not have pecans on hand, but a simple drizzle of caramel sauce made the cheesecake special. I will definitely go back to this recipe.
c.wilkerson

Dec 9, 2010

I also made this for thanksgiving,but I used crushed van waffers for the crust,and melted caramel & chopped pecans for a topping;it was awesome !!!
lwllms

Dec 20, 2009

Made it for Thanksgiving. Everyone enjoyed it and there was none left to bring home.