Creamy Cheesecake With Cinnamon Pecan Crust Recipe

Name: Creamy Cheesecake With Cinnamon Pecan Crust
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 9 cinnamon graham crackers, crushed; 1/2 cup chopped pecans; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 5 tablespoons butter; 2 (8 ounce) packages low-fat cream cheese; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1 teaspoon lemon peel; 3/4 cup sour cream; 2 tablespoons sugar; 2 teaspoons vanilla

Servings: persons

9 cinnamon graham crackers, crushed
1/2 cup chopped pecans
2 tablespoons brown sugar
5 tablespoons butter
2 (8 ounce) packages low-fat cream cheese
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 teaspoon lemon peel
3/4 cup sour cream
2 tablespoons sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla

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["Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees.", "Melt butter in 9"" pie pan while oven is pre-heating.", "Mix together crushed Cinnamon Crisp graham crackers, chopped pecans and brown sugar.", "Add to melted butter in pie pan and mix well. Gently push up sides and on to bottom of pan.", "Bake for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and cool slightly.", "In a large bowl combine cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, the eggs, 2 teaspoons vanilla and lemon peel. Mix with electric mixer until well blended and then mix another couple of minutes longer. This seems to fluff it up a bit.", "Pour into graham cracker crust and bake for about 30 minutes until it looks set and is firm to the touch. Do not overbake as it will crack on top.", "While the cheesecake is baking mix together sour cream, 2 tablespoons sugar and 2 teaspoons vanilla until well blended and sugar has disolved.", "Remove cheesecake from oven and pread sour cream mixture over cheesecake. Refrigerate for at least four hours."]

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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.
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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 9 cinnamon graham crackers, crushed, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 5 tablespoons butter, and more.

Yes, Creamy Cheesecake With Cinnamon Pecan Crust 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.

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Creamy Cheesecake With Cinnamon Pecan Crust

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