If you like cheesecake, please raise your left hand... If you like pecan pie, please raise your right hand. I don't need to tell you that most lovers of desserts would have both their hands up... How about you? Well, having to make a decision on what type of dessert you'll be eating is officially over, because this baby...
Provided by Andy Anderson !
Categories Pies
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- 1. THE CRUST
- 2. Place a rack in the middle position, and pre-heat oven to 375f (190c).
- 3. Gather your ingredients
- 4. Rub the interior of a spring-form pan with butter, or use a non-stick spray, and then wrap the pan in foil.
- 5. Chef's Note: There are some new pans out there (I use one) that is not a spring-form pan, and uses a silicon seal for the bottom of the pan. No need for the spring form, and no need for the aluminum wrapper.
- 6. Process the pecans and wafers in a food processor until smooth.
- 7. Incorporate the melted butter.
- 8. Press into the bottom of the spring-form pan.
- 9. Bake for 10-minutes, in the pre-heated oven, and allow to cool.
- 10. THE CHEESECAKE
- 11. Gather your ingredients
- 12. In the bowl of a food processor, fitted with a paddle, mix the 24 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and table salt.
- 13. Mix until fluffy.
- 14. Add the eggs, one at a time, make sure each egg is incorporated before adding another.
- 15. Chef's Note: Scrape down the sides of the bowl, between additions.
- 16. Add the 1/2 cup cream, and vanilla extract.
- 17. Beat until fully incorporated.
- 18. Place a rack in the bottom position, and preheat oven to 325f (162c)
- 19. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust. Transfer the spring-form pan to the middle of a high-walled roasting pan (or other pan), and place in the oven.
- 20. Pour boiling water into the roasting pan; 1/3 of the way up.
- 21. Chef's Note: A bain marie (ban mah-REE) is the fancy term for a hot water bath. It's used for cooking delicate foods like custards and cheesecakes to create a gentle and uniform heat around the food.
- 22. Bake in preheated oven for about one hour, or until the cheesecake is set.
- 23. Chef's Tip: To tell if the cheesecake is ready to come out of the oven, the sides should be set, and the middle should still jiggle.
- 24. Cover, and let cool in the refrigerator up to twenty-four hours.
- 25. THE TOPPING
- 26. Combine all of the ingredients for the topping in a saucepan.
- 27. Bring to a boil, over medium-low heat without stirring.
- 28. Simmer for ten minutes.
- 29. Let cool for 15-20 minutes until slightly thickened.
- 30. Spoon the sauce over the top of the cheesecake, or spoon it over the individual slices.
- 31. Chef's Note: Because of the sweetness of this dessert, a counter to this is a good cup of black coffee. Hot coffee, and cool cheesecake; what a treat.
- 32. Keep the faith, and keep cooking.
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Michael Gregory
[email protected]This pie was a disappointment. The crust was soggy and the filling was grainy. I followed the recipe exactly, so I'm not sure what went wrong.
Ines Lopez
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out great! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. However, I found that the pie was a bit too rich for my taste. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.
Alexis Tracey
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall it was good. The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy. I would recommend using a darker chocolate for the ganache if you don't like your desserts too sweet.
Jessica Ross
[email protected]I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was crispy and the filling was smooth and creamy. The chocolate and pecan flavors were perfect together. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Maliha
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my pie turned out perfect! The crust was flaky and the filling was creamy and delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves chocolate and pecans.
Hailey Sadler
[email protected]This pie is amazing! It's the perfect balance of chocolate and pecans. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this pie again and again.
Orlando
[email protected]I've made this pie several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion. I love the combination of chocolate and pecans, and the cheesecake filling is always smooth and creamy.
Peter Bennett
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a darker chocolate for the ganache. I used semi-sweet chocolate and it was a little too sweet for my taste.
Joanna Sehemo
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheesecake, but I really enjoyed this pie. The chocolate and pecan flavors were amazing together, and the crust was perfectly crispy. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who loves chocolate and pecans.
njoroge sabetty
[email protected]I made this pie for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it. The crust was the perfect combination of flaky and buttery, and the filling was rich and decadent. I will definitely be making this pie again!
Vusi M.k
[email protected]This cheesecake pecan pie is an absolute delight! The chocolate and pecan flavors complement each other perfectly, and the cheesecake filling is smooth and creamy. I followed the recipe exactly and it turned out perfectly. My family raved about it!