Name: Praline Cheesecake
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 13 h 50 min
Yield: 12
Ingredients: 1 Cup Graham cracker crumbs; 4 Tbsp. Sugar; 6 Tbsp. Butter, melted; 6 8 oz blocks Cream cheese, softened; 2 Cups Dark brown sugar; 1/4 Cups Flour; 6 Eggs; 4 tsp. Vanilla extract; 3/4 Cups Pecans, chopped

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Praline Cheesecake

Author: Adam Moore Cuisine: American, Southern Courses: Cake, Dessert Recipe Keys: Dairy Make Ahead Mixing

Party / Entertaining Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 mins Cook Time 1.5 hr Rest Time 12 hrs Total Time 13 hrs 50 mins

Cooking Temp: 300 F Servings: 12 Calories: 560

Best Season: Fall, Winter, Holidays

Dietary:

Vegetarian

Description

A towering, rich cheesecake made with six blocks of cream cheese, dark brown sugar, and a hint of vanilla — baked in a water bath at 300°F until just set, then topped with chopped pecans and left to cool slowly. The brown sugar gives it a deep, caramel-like flavor that distinguishes it from a classic New York cheesecake.

Ingredients

Crust

1 Cup Graham cracker crumbs
4 Tbsp. Sugar
6 Tbsp. Butter, melted

Filling

6 8 oz blocks Cream cheese, softened
2 Cups Dark brown sugar (1 lb. package)
¹⁄₄ Cups Flour
6 Eggs
4 tsp. Vanilla extract
³⁄₄ Cups Pecans, chopped

Instructions

Preheat oven to 300°F. Grease a 10-inch springform pan and line with parchment paper. Wrap the bottom and sides of the pan in two large squares of foil.
Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter together. Press firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.
Beat softened cream cheese with brown sugar and flour until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla and continue mixing until smooth.
Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
Place springform pan in a large baking pan. Fill the baking pan with water halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
Bake at 300°F for approximately 1½ hours until slightly firm to the touch.
Turn off oven and allow cheesecake to cool in the oven with the door cracked. Remove and refrigerate overnight before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

Amount Per Serving
Calories 560kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 38g59%
Saturated Fat 21g105%
Cholesterol 190mg64%
Sodium 380mg16%
Total Carbohydrate 46g16%
Sugars 38g
Protein 10g20%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Note

The water bath is essential — it keeps the oven temperature even and prevents the cheesecake from cracking. The foil wrap prevents water from seeping into the springform pan.

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Praline Cheesecake