Description
Indulge in the decadent fusion of flavors with this Butter Pecan Red Velvet Cheesecake. A rich and creamy dessert that combines the nutty sweetness of pecans with the lusciousness of red velvet cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
For the pecan layer:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the cheesecake filling:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup sour cream
- 4 large eggs
- 1/4 cup buttermilk
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons red food coloring
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vinegar
For the topping:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Extra buttered pecans for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, chopped pecans, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of a greased 9-inch springform pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the pecan layer: Melt butter in a skillet, add pecans and brown sugar, cook until fragrant. Stir in heavy cream and spread over the crust.
- Prepare the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add sour cream, eggs, buttermilk, cocoa powder, food coloring, vanilla, and vinegar. Pour over pecan layer.
- Bake: Bake the cheesecake in a water bath for 60–70 minutes until set. Cool and refrigerate.
- Make the topping: Whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla. Spread on cheesecake and garnish with pecans.
Notes
- Toast pecans for extra flavor.
- Make the cheesecake a day ahead for better texture.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 640
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 44g
- Saturated Fat: 25g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 55g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
