Ingredients
Gathering your ingredients is the first step to culinary success. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
For a twist, feel free to substitute the graham cracker crumbs with a mix of crushed digestive biscuits or ginger snaps for an extra layer of flavor.
Instructions
Let’s get baking! Follow these steps to create your masterpiece:
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then let it cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add in the brown sugar, flour, salt, and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in the sour cream and heavy cream until the batter is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust. Bake for 60-70 minutes, or until the center is set and the top is lightly golden.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, sprinkle the chopped pecans evenly over the top of the cheesecake. Drizzle with caramel sauce, letting it cascade over the edges for that extra wow factor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International