Praline Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Praline Cheesecake is a rich and indulgent dessert that combines a buttery graham cracker base with smooth cream cheese filling infused with praline syrup and topped with chopped pecans. This elegant treat requires just 20 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking time, making it suitable for those seeking an impressive dessert without excessive effort.
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Ingredients
- 250 ggraham cracker crumbs
- 150 ggranulated sugar
- 100 gunsalted butter, melted
- 2 eggeggs
- 400 gcream cheese
- 2 mLvanilla extract
- 1 gsalt
- 100 mLpraline syrup
- 150 mLheavy cream
- 100 gchopped pecans
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C and prepare the crust by mixing the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter.
Tip: Make sure to press the mixture into the pan evenly.
- 2
Bake the crust for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly browned.
Tip: Keep an eye on the crust during the last few minutes of baking.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- 4
Add the granulated sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl and mix until well combined.
Tip: Scrape down the sides of the bowl again to ensure everything is incorporated.
- 5
Stir in the praline syrup and heavy cream until smooth.
Tip: Don't overmix the batter.
- 6
Pour the cheesecake batter into the prepared pan over the crust.
Tip: Make sure to smooth out the top of the batter.
- 7
Bake the cheesecake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Avoid overbaking the cheesecake.
- 8
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Don't open the oven door until the cheesecake has cooled completely.
- 9
Once the cheesecake has cooled, sprinkle the chopped pecans over the top.
Tip: You can also drizzle with additional praline syrup if desired.
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