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praline cheesecake

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Judy Garcia
@snflwr8351
Gunnison, UT

Another recipe from a former co-worker.

(1 rating)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Bake

Ingredients For praline cheesecake

  • CRUST
  • 1 c
    graham cracker crumbs
  • 1 1/4 c
    butter, melted
  • CHEESE CAKE FILLING
  • 1 1/2 lb
    (3-8 oz pkgs) cream cheese
  • 1 1/4 c
    firmly packed brown sugar
  • 3
    eggs
  • 1 c
    chopped pecans
  • 2 Tbsp
    all purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp
    vanilla
  • TOPPING:
  • 1/2 c
    firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 c
    butter
  • 12
    pecan halves

How To Make praline cheesecake

  • 1
    FOR CRUST: Combine crumbs and butter in large bowl and mix well. Press evenly into bottom of 9" springform pan.
  • 2
    FOR FILLING: Preheat oven to 350°. Blend cheese and 1 1/4 c. brown sugar in large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in chopped pecans, flour and vanilla and mix thoroughly. Pour into pan, spreading evenly.
  • 3
    Bake until set, 50-55 minutes. Let cheesecake cool to room temperature, then cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • 4
    FOR TOPPING: Combine brown sugar and butter in small saucepan. Place over low heat and cook, stirring occasionally until smooth and thickened, about 5 minutes
  • 5
    Pour hot topping over chilled cake, spreading to cover top. Remove springform pan. Arrange pecan halves decoratively around edge of topping. Serve slightly chilled or at room temperature.
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