Southern Pecan Cheesecake Recipe

Name: Southern Pecan Cheesecake
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups quick oats; ½ cup finely chopped pecans; ½ cup brown sugar; ⅓ cup melted butter; 40 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 ⅔ cups light brown sugar; 5 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 2 cups chopped pecans, divided; whipped cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1
Place oats in food processor or blender; process to consistency of flour.
2
Combine oats with remaining crust ingredients; press into bottom of 10-inch springform pan.
3
Chill.
4
Beat cream cheese with mixer until fluffy; slowly add brown sugar and mix well.
5
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition.
6
Stir in vanilla extract and half of nuts.
7
Mix and pour over crust.
8
Bake at 350 degrees F for 1 hour.
9
Turn the oven off but leave the cake in the oven for 30 minutes more.
10
To reduce the chance of cracks on the top surface, run a knife alongt he edge of the cheesecake as soon as you remove it from the oven.
11
Let cool to room temperature; chill for 8 hours.
12
Remove sides of pan.
13
Press additional chopped pecans around sides and pipe top with whipped cream.

2342

kcal

Calories

176

Fat

162

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.
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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups quick oats, ½ cup finely chopped pecans, ½ cup brown sugar, ⅓ cup melted butter, and more.

Yes, Southern Pecan 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.

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Southern Pecan Cheesecake

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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