Caramel Pecan Praline Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Caramel Pecan Praline Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps (about 24); 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted and divided; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 1 cup sugar; 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided; 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted; 15 caramels, unwrapped; 2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

Servings: persons

1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps (about 24)
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted and divided
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
15 caramels, unwrapped
2 tablespoons heavy whipping cream

1
Stir together gingersnaps and 1/4 cup melted butter; press mixture into bottom of a 9-inch sprinform pan.
2
Beat cream cheese, sugar, and 2 tablespoons flour at medium speed with an electric mixer for 2 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, and salt; beat 3 minutes. Pour batter into prepared crust. Set aside.
3
Stir together brown sugar, pecans, remaining 1/4 cup flour, and remaining 1/4 cup melted butter until crumbly. Sprinkle around edge of cream cheese mixture.
4
Bake at 300 for 1 hour and 10 minutes or until center is firm. Turn off oven. Leave cheesecake in oven 30 minutes. Remove cheesecake from oven; cool in pan on a wire rack 30 minutes. Cover and chill 8 hours. Drizzle caramel topping on edge of chilled cheesecake, if desired.
5
To make caramel topping, place caramels and whipping cream in a 1-cup microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on high for 30 seconds to 1 minute, stirring halfway through cooking time, until melted.
6
Note: Commercial caramel ice-cream topping may be substituted for caramel topping.
7
Once cheesecake is sliced, add a dollop of whipped cream, an extra sprinkle of toasted pecans, and drizzle caramel across the top and over sides of each slice.

1090

kcal

Calories

Fat

103

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnaps (about 24), 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, melted and divided, 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Caramel Pecan Praline 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.

Caramel Pecan Praline Cheesecake

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