Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie With Pecan Caramel Topping Recipe
The Perfect Fall Dessert
If you're looking for a delicious fall dessert, you can't go wrong with pumpkin cheesecake pie with pecan caramel topping. This recipe combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the warm, comforting flavors of pumpkin and caramel. It's the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving, Halloween, or any fall occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the filling:
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For the pecan caramel topping:
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Step 1: Make the crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F. In a medium bowl, mix together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch pie dish. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove from the oven and let cool.
Step 2: Make the filling
In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves, and beat until well combined. Pour the mixture into the cooled crust.
Step 3: Bake the pie
Bake the pie for 50-60 minutes or until the center is almost set. Remove from the oven and let cool for at least 30 minutes.
Step 4: Make the pecan caramel topping
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the pecans and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add the heavy cream, brown sugar, and vanilla extract, and cook for another 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until the mixture thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
Step 5: Top the pie
Pour the pecan caramel topping over the cooled pie, spreading it evenly. Chill the pie in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
Conclusion
Pumpkin cheesecake pie with pecan caramel topping is a delicious and impressive dessert that's perfect for fall. The combination of creamy cheesecake, warm pumpkin, and rich caramel and pecans is sure to impress your guests. Give this recipe a try and enjoy the flavors of fall!