SOUTHERN PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE
This is the recipe that won $100,000 in Southern Living's Annual 2002 recipe contest. Do you think it's worth $100,000???? I changed it a bit by baking it in a water bath and it is VERY smooth and creamy.
Provided by Claire312
Categories Cheesecake
Time 2h20m
Yield 16 slices, 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°.
- Thaw pecan pie according to package directions.
- Cut evenly into 20 thin slices, keeping wedges intact, and set aside.
- Line the outside of a 10-inch springform pan tightly with foil.
- Stir together cracker crumbs and next 3 ingredients; press mixture onto bottom and 1 1/2-inches up sides of a 10-inch springform pan.
- Arrange 10 pecan pie wedges in a spoke design in prepared pan, placing 1 cut side of each wedge on crust with narrow end towards center of pan.
- Reserve remaining pecan pie wedges for another use.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add eggs, 1 at a time, beating until blended after each addition.
- Add sour cream, half-and-half, and vanilla; beat until blended.
- Fold in powdered sugar and flour.
- Carefully pour cream cheese mixture evenly over pecan pie wedges in pan, making sure wedges remain in place.
- Arrange pecan halves evenly around edge.
- Bake at 325° for 50 minutes in a water bath.
- Turn off oven, and let cheesecake stand in oven 1 hour.
- Remove to a wire rack, and let cool completely.
- Chill at least 8 hours or overnight before serving.
- Note: Baking in a water bath means that you set the cheesecake in a roasting pan filled with about an inch of water.
- The foil should keep the water out.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 569.6, Fat 36.2, SaturatedFat 13.9, Cholesterol 133.1, Sodium 379.2, Carbohydrate 57.8, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 18.3, Protein 7.1
SOUTHERN PECAN CHEESECAKE
This recipe makes a cheesecake between a graham cracker crust and a pecan topping for a nice Thanksgiving Day cheesecake.
Provided by JJOHN32
Categories Desserts Nut Dessert Recipes Pecan Dessert Recipes
Time 4h15m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- In a small bowl, mix the sour cream, confectioners' sugar, and 1 teaspoon liqueur together. Spoon onto the top of the cooled cheesecake.
- 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.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 512.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.4 g, Cholesterol 102.7 mg, Fat 35 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, Sodium 265.4 mg, Sugar 34.1 g
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