Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Pecan Cheesecake Pie

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ⅓ cup melted butter
• 2 tablespoons sugar

For the Cheesecake Layer

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pecan Pie Layer

• 1 cup pecan halves
• ¾ cup light corn syrup
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 2 tablespoons melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

1. Prepare the crust
   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
   • Press mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9-inch pie pan.
   • Bake for 8–10 minutes, then set aside.
2. Make the cheesecake layer
   • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
   • Add egg and vanilla; mix just until combined.
   • Spread evenly over the cooled crust.
3. Prepare the pecan layer
   • In a bowl, whisk corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, and salt.
   • Stir in pecan halves.
4. Assemble & bake
   • Gently pour the pecan mixture over the cheesecake layer.
   • Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
5. Cool & serve
   • Let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.

Tips

• Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
• For extra flavor