Butter Pecan Caramel Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Butter Pecan Caramel Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 3/4 cups Nature Valley pecan crunch granola bars, crumbled fine; 1/2 cup butter; 3 tablespoons flour; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 1/2 cup of melted butter; 1/2 cup of chopped pecans (roasted in butter); 14 -22 ounces caramels (about 60 pieces); 5 ounces evaporated milk; 2 tablespoons butter; 3 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 3 eggs; 2 cups sour cream; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring; 1 cup fine chopped pecans, roasted in; butter

Servings: persons

1 3/4 cups Nature Valley pecan crunch granola bars, crumbled fine
1/2 cup butter
3 tablespoons flour
3 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 cup of melted butter
1/2 cup of chopped pecans (roasted in butter)
14 -22 ounces caramels (about 60 pieces)
5 ounces evaporated milk
2 tablespoons butter
3 (8 ounce) packages Philadelphia Cream Cheese
1 1/2 cups sugar
3 eggs
2 cups sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon butter flavoring
1 cup fine chopped pecans, roasted in
butter

1
Bake pecans in 1/2 stick of butter in oven for 15 minutes Combine in blender the pecans, granola crumbs, flour and brown sugar, Reserve 1/3 cup of the granola mixture to put on the top of the cheesecake. Melt a half a cup of butter and mix it with the Granola mixture then put the rest of the mixture on the bottom and sides of a 10 inch springform pan pressing firmly. Place in the preheated (350) oven and bake for crust for 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool.
2
In a double broiler or a metal bowl steamed over hot water, place caramels in the bowl with the evaporated milk and stir constantly until completely melted stir in the butter. Pour caramel mixture over the bottom of the granola crust. Reserve approximately 1/2 cup or more for the batter. (I now make my caramel from scratch it's a lot easier to work with and not as hard as the candy caramels. If you know how to make good caramel from scratch I strongly recommend that instead).
3
Do not let the caramel sauce touch the pan or it will stick and break the pan.
4
Beat the cream cheese until light and fluffy then gradually add the sugar and mix it well at medium speed. Beat in the sour cream, vanilla and butter flavoring. Add caramels to the cream cheese mixture. Stir in the remaining roasted pecans. Add eggs one at a time, beat well after each addition.
5
Pour batter over the caramel mixture. Sprinkle the crumb mixture over the batter. Bake at 475 for 10 minutes then reduce temperature to 300 and bake for 55 minutes. Allow cheesecake to cool down in the oven with the oven off. Let cool then refrigerate for at least 6 hours before serving, preferably over night.
6
This cheesecakes success required that you use a standard cheesecake water-bath to avoid cracking. Special instruction on cutting: Take a very sharp knife and run under hot water before each cut. Cut straight down and force the knife through the caramel because it will be very hard. The first cut is always the hardest. It gets easier with each cut.

2464

kcal

Calories

214

Fat

127

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 3/4 cups Nature Valley pecan crunch granola bars, crumbled fine, 1/2 cup butter, 3 tablespoons flour, 3 tablespoons brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Butter Pecan Caramel Cheesecake falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Butter Pecan Caramel Cheesecake

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Variations & substitutions

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