CARAMEL-PECAN CHEESECAKE PIE

Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Pie image

In fall or any time of year, this nutty, rich and delicious pecan pie recipe is one I am proud to serve. While it seems very special, this caramel pecan cheesecake is a snap to make. -Becky Ruff, Monona, Iowa

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
4 large eggs, room temperature
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups chopped pecans
1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) fat-free caramel ice cream topping
Additional fat-free caramel ice cream topping, optional

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375°. Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate or cast-iron skillet with crust. Trim and flute edges. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg and vanilla until smooth. Spread into crust; sprinkle with pecans., In a small bowl, whisk remaining eggs; gradually whisk in caramel topping until blended. Pour slowly over pecans., Bake 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned (loosely cover edges with foil after 20 minutes if pie browns too quickly). Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight before slicing. If desired, garnish with additional caramel ice cream topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 502 calories, Fat 33g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 142mg cholesterol, Sodium 277mg sodium, Carbohydrate 45g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 8g protein.