Pecan Cheesecake Recipe
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Pecan Cheesecake

By: Eleanor Johnson  
"A nice holiday cheesecake. Originally submitted to CakeRecipe.com."

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Wine Sparkling wine
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Original Recipe Yield 1 - 10 inch cheesecake
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 1/4 cups white sugar
  • 3 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup pecan liqueur
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 1 teaspoon pecan liqueur
  • 1 cup ground pecans
  • 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3/4 cup pecan halves

Directions

  1. Combine 2 cups graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and melted butter or margarine. Press firmly into the bottom of a 10 inch springform pan.
  2. In a large bowl, blend the cream cheese and 1 1/4 cup white sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until well blended. Add the eggs, one at a time, blending well. Add vanilla extract. Add 1/2 cup liqueur, and blend for 5 minutes. Pour the filling on top of the crust
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Bake for approximately 1 hour. The cake should be golden brown, and will have risen to the top of the pan. Turn off the heat, and let cool in the oven for 2 1/2 hours. When cool, remove the rim of the springform pan.
  4. In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon liqueur together. Spoon onto the top of the cooled cheesecake.
  5. In a small bowl, combine the finely ground pecans, finely ground graham cracker crumbs, 1 1/2 tablespoons white sugar, and cinnamon. Sprinkle the pecan topping on the cheesecake. Carefully press the pecan topping into the sides of the cheesecake. Garnish the top and sides with pecan halves.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 466 | Total Fat: 33.1g | Cholesterol: 108mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by Sally 
This is relatively easy to prepare and is delicious! Very rich and better 24 hours after... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 18, 2004 by YELLIE73 
This was my first time making a cheesecake. I made this for Thanksgiving and was completely... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 6, 2006 by Katherine 
This was awesome!! I was looking for something a little different to make for a family get... MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 1, 2006 by JbE 
This cake is excellent and really makes a wonderful end to any special meal. I could not find... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2004 by SHANH24 
Awesome recipe. I made this for Thanksgiving at my parent's house and it was literally gone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by kbphoto 
This was my first cheesecake. I made it for my Valentine in a heart shaped pan. I used wax... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 15, 2008 by Jaime W 
I made this for Father's day. I had a little bit of trouble with the crust, but my dad and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2008 by QUADCHICK 
There was only a few of us for the holidays, silly to make lots of desserts. This totally... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by HomeschoolMom78 
I did not like this at all. I thought the flavor of the liquor was overwhelming. Some of my... MORE

 
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