Praline Baked Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Praline Baked Cheesecake is a rich dessert featuring cream cheese, sour cream and eggs baked on a graham cracker crust, topped with praline sauce and pecans. With a prep time of 20 minutes and cooking time of 35 minutes, this indulgent treat suits anyone craving a decadent baked cheesecake with a distinctive praline flavour.
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Ingredients
- 250 ggraham cracker crust
- 500 ggranulated sugar
- 250 gunsalted butter
- 4large eggs
- 500 gcream cheese
- 100 gsour cream
- 5 mLvanilla extract
- 200 gpraline sauce
- 100 gpecans
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350ºfF).
Tip: Ensure your oven rack is in the center for even baking.
- 2
Prepare the graham cracker crust by mixing 250g of graham cracker crumbs, 250g of unsalted butter, and 500g of granulated sugar in a bowl until well combined.
Tip: Press the mixture into the bottom of a 20cm springform pan.
- 3
Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then set it aside to cool.
Tip: This step is crucial for a smooth cheesecake texture.
- 4
In a large mixing bowl, beat 500g of cream cheese until smooth. Add 500g of granulated sugar, 100g of sour cream, and 5mL of vanilla extract. Mix until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl for an even mix.
- 5
Beat in 4 large eggs until fully incorporated. Stir in 100g of praline sauce and 100g of chopped pecans.
Tip: The praline sauce gives the cheesecake its signature flavor.
- 6
Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared crust.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula for a professional finish.
- 7
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Avoid overbaking for a smooth, creamy texture.
- 8
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack.
Tip: This step is crucial for a smooth, even texture.
- 9
Once cooled, refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours or overnight.
Tip: This will allow the flavors to meld together and the cheesecake to set.
- 10
Remove the cheesecake from the pan and slice into wedges.
Tip: Serve with additional praline sauce, if desired.
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