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Browned Butter Pecan Cheesecake

Rich Browned Butter Pecan Cheesecake to Wow Your Guests

Delight in a rich and creamy Browned Butter Pecan Cheesecake that impresses at any gathering.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter browned
For the Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¾ cup sour cream
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 4 large eggs
  • 1 cup pecans toasted
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Whipped Cream Topping
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer
  • springform pan
  • Skillet
  • medium saucepan

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
  2. Toast 1 cup of pecans in a skillet over medium heat for 5-7 minutes.
  3. Melt 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat until browned.
  4. Combine 1 ½ cups of graham cracker crumbs and 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar in a mixing bowl. Add the browned butter and mix.
  5. Press the mixture into the bottom of a springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool slightly.
  6. Beat 24 ounces of cream cheese, ½ cup granulated sugar, ¾ cup brown sugar, and 3 tablespoons of all-purpose flour until smooth.
  7. Add ¾ cup sour cream and 1 tablespoon vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture and blend until incorporated.
  8. Incorporate 4 large eggs one at a time, mixing on low until combined.
  9. Fold in the toasted pecans and cooled browned butter.
  10. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
  11. Prepare a water bath and bake for approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
  12. After baking, turn off the oven and crack the door, allowing the cheesecake to cool for 30 minutes.
  13. Whip together ½ cup of heavy whipping cream, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and ½ teaspoon of ground cinnamon until soft peaks form.
  14. Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving, topped with whipped cream and pecans.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 5gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Watch the butter closely while browning and ensure the crust resembles wet sand before pressing it into the pan.

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