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Praline Cheesecake

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 1.5 hr
Rest Time 12 hrs
Total Time 13 hrs 50 mins
Cuisine: ,
Courses: ,
Difficulty: Intermediate
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
  1. 1
    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.
  2. 2
    Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter together. Press firmly into the bottom of the springform pan.
  3. 3
    Beat softened cream cheese with brown sugar and flour until well blended. Add eggs and vanilla and continue mixing until smooth.
  4. 4
    Pour mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top.
  5. 5
    Place springform pan in a large baking pan. Fill the baking pan with water halfway up the sides of the springform pan.
  6. 6
    Bake at 300°F for approximately 1½ hours until slightly firm to the touch.
  7. 7
    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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