Ingredients
– 1 premade graham cracker crust (2 Extra Servings size) or homemade crust if preferred
– 2 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
– 1 cup sugar
– 3 tablespoons sour cream
– 2 large eggs, beaten and at room temperature if possible
– 2 teaspoons butter flavor/extract (optional, adjust to taste)
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
– ¾ cup chopped pecans
– Crushed pecans for topping (optional)
– Caramel sauce for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
1-Preheat oven to 300°F (150°C). Middle rack position ensures even baking. No water bath needed here, keeping it simple.
2-Blend cream cheese with sugar and sour cream until smooth using a mixer. Scrape sides for no lumps. This base sets the creamy tone.
3-Add beaten eggs, butter extract, and vanilla extract; mix about 4 minutes until thick and creamy. Scraping prevents uneven batter. Room temp items blend best.
4-Stir in chopped pecans by hand. Gentle folding keeps nuts intact for crunch. This step defines the butter pecan flavor.
5-Pour mixture into the graham cracker crust. Spread even with a spatula. Premade crust makes life easy.
6-Bake for 65-70 minutes until top puffs and center jiggles slightly. Dont overbake; that jiggle means its setting perfectly.
7-Chill the cheesecake in the refrigerator for several hours before serving. Overnight is best for flavor melding.
8-Before serving, sprinkle crushed pecans on top and optionally drizzle with caramel sauce. Covers any cracks and adds shine.
Last Step:
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🥛 Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for smooth mixing that prevents lumps in your cheesecake batter
🌰 Chopped pecans are essential for the recipe’s characteristic taste and texture – don’t skip them for authentic butter pecan flavor
🍯 Topping with crushed pecans can cover any baking cracks and adds extra crunch, while caramel sauce provides additional richness
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Chilling time: 4 hours
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 399
- Sugar: 39
- Sodium: 160
- Fat: 19
- Saturated Fat: 10
- Unsaturated Fat: 8
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 53
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 95