A simple cheesecake with a spiced crust and a caramel pecan topping.
Original recipe makes 1 – 9 inch springform pan
Ingredients
1 cup graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup ground pecans
3 tablespoons white sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup margarine, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup white sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs
1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
1 cup chopped pecans
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PREP
15 mins
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COOK
1 hr
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READY IN
4 hrs
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ground pecans, sugar, cinnamon, apple pie spice and nutmeg. Pour in the melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.
- In a large bowl, Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Pour filling into crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes, or until filling is set. Allow to cool.
- In a small bowl, combine caramel topping and chopped pecans. Spread evenly over cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
Nutrition
Calories: 355 kcal
Carbohydrates: 24.4 g
Cholesterol: 76 mg
Fat: 27.4 g
Fiber: 1.6 g
Protein: 5.7 g
Sodium: 232 mg