Praline Cheesecake
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
This praline cheesecake is my go to dessert when I want something that tastes fancy but doesn't require hours in the kitchen. With just 35 minutes of baking time plus a quick 20 minute prep, you'll have a show stopping treat ready faster than you'd expect. The cream cheese base is naturally rich in protein and calcium, making this indulgence a bit more nourishing than your average sweet. Best of all, the ingredients are simple pantry staples that won't break the bank, so you can create a restaurant quality dessert without the restaurant price tag. Those buttery pecans and sweet praline syrup are what make this truly special.
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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
Detail level
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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