BUTTER PECAN CHEESECAKE

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Fall always makes me yearn for this pecan cheesecake, but it's delicious in any season. You'll want to put it on your list of favorite holiday desserts. -Laura Sylvester, Mechanicsville, Virginia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sugar
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
3 large eggs, room temperature, lightly beaten
1 cup finely chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar and butter; set aside 1/3 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan., Place springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, vanilla and butter flavoring. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in pecans. Pour into crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is almost set, 70-80 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove sides of pan.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 456 calories, Fat 33g fat (16g saturated fat), Cholesterol 116mg cholesterol, Sodium 224mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

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