Pecan Pie Cheesecake with Pecan Caramel Sauce

Prep Time:10 minutes Cook Time:1 hour Total Time:1 hour 10 minutes Servings: 12

ingredients

For the crust:



• 1 3/4 cups vanilla wafer crumbs (gluten-free for gluten-free)


• 1/4 cup brown sugar


• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted



For the pecan pie filling:



• 1 cup brown sugar


• 2/3 cup maple syrup (or corn syrup)


• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted


• 3 large eggs, lightly beaten


• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)


• 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted and chopped



For the cheesecake filling:



• 3 (8 ounce) bricks cream cheese, softened


• 1 cup brown sugar


• 3 large eggs


• 1/2 cup heavy/whipping cream


• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)



For the pecan caramel topping:



• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted


• 1/2 cup brown sugar


• 1/4 cup heavy whipping cream


• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon


• 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped

directions

Mix the crumbs, butter and sugar and press into the bottom of a 8-10 inch spring form pan.

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