No-Bake Cheesecake With Pecan Caramel Recipe

Name: No-Bake Cheesecake With Pecan Caramel
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust:; 16 low-fat honey graham crackers (4 large cracker sheets); 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; Cooking spray; Cheesecake:; 12 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened; 12 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 cup creme fraiche; 2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons cold water; 2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin; 1 cup fat-free milk; Caramel:; 2 tablespoons butter; 2/3 cup packed brown sugar; 1/3 cup maple syrup; 1 tablespoon whipping cream; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons bourbon; 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

Servings: persons

Crust:
16 low-fat honey graham crackers (4 large cracker sheets)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter, melted
Cooking spray
Cheesecake:
12 ounces 1/3-less-fat cream cheese, softened
12 ounces fat-free cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup creme fraiche
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons cold water
2 1/4 teaspoons unflavored gelatin
1 cup fat-free milk
Caramel:
2 tablespoons butter
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/3 cup maple syrup
1 tablespoon whipping cream
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons bourbon
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted

1
To prepare crust, place crackers in a food processor; process until finely ground. With motor running, add 1/4 cup granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons melted butter to cracker crumbs through food chute; process until blended. Place crumb mixture in a 9-inch springform pan coated with cooking spray; press evenly into bottom of pan. Freeze 20 minutes or until firm.
2
To prepare cheesecake, combine cheeses, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and creme fraiche in a large bowl; beat with a mixer at medium speed until smooth. Beat in vanilla and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Combine 3 tablespoons cold water and gelatin; let stand 2 minutes or until gelatin dissolves. Heat milk in a small saucepan to 180u00b0 (do not boil). Stir gelatin mixture into hot milk, stirring well. Beat gelatin mixture into cheese mixture. Pour cheese mixture into prepared crust; chill 2 hours or until set.
3
To prepare the caramel, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add brown sugar and next 3 ingredients (through 1/4 teaspoon salt); stir with a whisk just until sugar melts. Bring mixture to a boil; reduce heat to medium, and cook 5 minutes (do not stir). Remove pan from heat. Stir in bourbon and toasted pecans. Cool slightly.
4
Slice cheesecake into 16 wedges. Place 1 wedge on each of 16 plates; drizzle 1 tablespoon caramel over each serving.

2386

kcal

Calories

Fat

427

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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

You need 23 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust:, 16 low-fat honey graham crackers (4 large cracker sheets), 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons butter, melted, and more.

Yes, No-Bake Cheesecake With Pecan Caramel 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.

No-Bake Cheesecake With Pecan Caramel

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