CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE

Caramel Pecan Cheesecake image

A simple cheesecake with a spiced crust and a caramel pecan topping.

Provided by LADYDELTA

Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes

Time 4h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 cup graham cracker crumbs
½ cup ground pecans
3 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon apple pie spice
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ cup margarine, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
¼ cup caramel ice cream topping
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ground pecans, sugar, cinnamon, apple pie spice and nutmeg. Pour in the melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
In a large bowl, Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Pour filling into crust.
Bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes, or until filling is set. Allow to cool.
In a small bowl, combine caramel topping and chopped pecans. Spread evenly over cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.1 calories, Carbohydrate 24.4 g, Cholesterol 72.1 mg, Fat 27.4 g, Fiber 1.6 g, Protein 5.7 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 232 mg, Sugar 14.4 g