Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy delight of Pecan Pie Pumpkin Cheesecake, a perfect fusion of two beloved desserts. This decadent treat features a luscious layer of spiced pumpkin cheesecake sitting atop a sweet pecan pie filling, all nestled in a buttery crust. Ideal for fall gatherings, holiday feasts, or simply as a satisfying dessert any time of year, this cheesecake is sure to impress your family and friends. With its beautiful presentation topped with caramelized pecans and dulce de leche, every bite offers a warm hug of flavors that are both comforting and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1¾ cups vanilla wafer crumbs
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅔ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- ⅔ cup light corn syrup
- 2 large eggs
- 1½ cups pecans, chopped
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup dark brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- ⅔ cup evaporated milk
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 (16 ounce) sour cream
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (13.4 ounces) can Dulce de Leche or homemade
- ⅔ cup pecan halves
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Mix vanilla wafer crumbs with brown sugar and melted butter; press into a springform pan.
- Bake for 6 minutes; let cool.
- Cook dark brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, eggs, chopped pecans, and vanilla in a saucepan until thickened. Cool and pour over crust.
- Beat cream cheese with sugars, eggs, pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, cornstarch, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth; pour over pecan filling.
- Bake in a water bath for about 1 hour; let cool before adding sour cream mixture on top and baking again.
- Chill before serving with toasted pecans and dulce de leche.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg