Praline Cheese Cake

📜 Collection: Unknown Twenty Five | ✍️ Attribution: Judy Garrett | 📂 Category: Desserts Indulge in a rich Praline Cheese Cake featuring a cinnamon crisp graham cracker crust and a decadent cream cheese filling. Topped with maple syrup and pecans, this dessert is sure to impress.


Prep TimeCook TimeInactive / Chill TimeYield / Servings
25 mins50 mins2 hours10 servings

🔪 Key Equipment

  • Springform pan
  • Mixing bowl
  • Measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons

Ingredients

Crust

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
1 c.Cinnamon crisp graham crackersCrushed
3 T.SugarNone
3 T.MargarineMelted

Filling and Topping

MeasurementsIngredientsPrep / Notes
3 (8 oz.) packagesCream cheeseSoftened
1 1/4 c.Dark brown sugarPacked
2 T.FlourNone
3EggsNone
1 1/2 t.VanillaNone
1/2 c.PecansChopped
As neededMaple syrupFor brushing
As neededPecan halvesFor garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Crust Preparation

  1. Combine 1 c. cinnamon crisp graham crackers, 3 T. sugar, and 3 T. melted margarine in a bowl, then press firmly into the bottom of a springform pan.

Step 2: Filling and Baking

  1. Combine 3 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese and 1 1/4 c. dark brown sugar. Add 2 T. flour, 3 eggs, 1 1/2 t. vanilla, and 1/2 c. chopped pecans, mixing until smooth.
  2. Pour filling into the pan and bake at 350° for 50 minutes until set. Cool completely before removing from the pan, noting that the cake may puff up and crack slightly but will be covered by the topping.

Step 3: Finishing

  1. Brush the top of the cooled cake several times with maple syrup and garnish all over with pecan halves.

💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store the cheesecake covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days before serving.


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