Post by Loupy on Mar 30, 2017 18:31:30 GMT -7
BUTTER PECAN CHEESECAKE
From: Jennifer @ www.bakeorbreak.com/
It’s not the most interesting choice, but butter pecan is my favorite flavor of ice cream. That’s been the case since I was a child. Truth be told, I’m not likely to pass up any dessert labeled as butter pecan.
The flavor of this cheesecake is remarkably reminiscent of butter pecan ice cream. If we share a mutual adoration of that wonderful ice cream, then this may very well become your favorite cheesecake. It’s like a wonderful mash-up of that ice cream and cheesecake. And I have to say that I am 100% okay with that. Buttery toasted pecans add big flavor to this Butter Pecan Cheesecake!
I paired that luscious filling with a basic shortbread crust. If you like, try a cookie crust instead. The classic graham cracker crust is always a good choice. Or try a cookie crust made from Pecan Sandies, vanilla wafers, or another of your favorite store-bought cookies.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CRUST:
1 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
FOR THE PECANS:
2 cups pecan halves and pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
pinch of salt
FOR THE FILLING:
16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS:
TO MAKE THE CRUST:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
Add the butter, and mix with a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingers until thoroughly combined.
The mixture will be crumbly but should hold together when pinched.
Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.*
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
TO MAKE THE PECANS:
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the pecans, sugar, and salt.
Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the pecans are toasted and the sugar sticks to them (about 7 or 8 minutes).
Set aside to cool.
If desired, set aside some of the pecans for garnish.
(I used about 20 pecan halves for the garnish.)
Once cooled, roughly chop the remaining pecans.
TO MAKE THE FILLING:
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until thoroughly combined and smooth.
In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment to whip the cream until soft peaks form.
Fold about a third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream.
Stir in the chopped pecans.
Spread the filling evenly in the cooled crust.
Garnish as desired.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
NOTES:
*This cheesecake can also be made in a 9-inch pie pan or a 9-inch springform pan.
*A note about the crust: Shortbread crusts can be temperamental. Be sure your butter is cold and that you’ve measured the ingredients accurately. Avoid dark pans. Don’t over bake. If at all possible, make sure your oven temperature is correct with an inexpensive oven thermometer.
From: Jennifer @ www.bakeorbreak.com/
It’s not the most interesting choice, but butter pecan is my favorite flavor of ice cream. That’s been the case since I was a child. Truth be told, I’m not likely to pass up any dessert labeled as butter pecan.
The flavor of this cheesecake is remarkably reminiscent of butter pecan ice cream. If we share a mutual adoration of that wonderful ice cream, then this may very well become your favorite cheesecake. It’s like a wonderful mash-up of that ice cream and cheesecake. And I have to say that I am 100% okay with that. Buttery toasted pecans add big flavor to this Butter Pecan Cheesecake!
I paired that luscious filling with a basic shortbread crust. If you like, try a cookie crust instead. The classic graham cracker crust is always a good choice. Or try a cookie crust made from Pecan Sandies, vanilla wafers, or another of your favorite store-bought cookies.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Total time: 55 minutes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
INGREDIENTS:
FOR THE CRUST:
1 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into 1/2-inch cubes
FOR THE PECANS:
2 cups pecan halves and pieces
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
3 tablespoons granulated sugar
pinch of salt
FOR THE FILLING:
16 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 cup heavy cream
DIRECTIONS:
TO MAKE THE CRUST:
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
Add the butter, and mix with a pastry blender, a fork, or your fingers until thoroughly combined.
The mixture will be crumbly but should hold together when pinched.
Press the crust mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch tart pan with a removable bottom.*
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, or until the crust is lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
TO MAKE THE PECANS:
Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large skillet over medium heat.
Add the pecans, sugar, and salt.
Continue cooking over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the pecans are toasted and the sugar sticks to them (about 7 or 8 minutes).
Set aside to cool.
If desired, set aside some of the pecans for garnish.
(I used about 20 pecan halves for the garnish.)
Once cooled, roughly chop the remaining pecans.
TO MAKE THE FILLING:
Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until thoroughly combined and smooth.
In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer with a whisk attachment to whip the cream until soft peaks form.
Fold about a third of the whipped cream into the cream cheese mixture.
Then gently fold in the remaining whipped cream.
Stir in the chopped pecans.
Spread the filling evenly in the cooled crust.
Garnish as desired.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.
NOTES:
*This cheesecake can also be made in a 9-inch pie pan or a 9-inch springform pan.
*A note about the crust: Shortbread crusts can be temperamental. Be sure your butter is cold and that you’ve measured the ingredients accurately. Avoid dark pans. Don’t over bake. If at all possible, make sure your oven temperature is correct with an inexpensive oven thermometer.
