Description
A rich and creamy Caramel Pecan Chocolate Cheesecake topped with caramel sauce and chopped pecans, perfect for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
- 2 cups chocolate graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips, melted
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Grease a 9-inch springform pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine chocolate graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the vanilla extract and mix until combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the sour cream and melted chocolate until fully incorporated.
- Fold in the chopped pecans gently, then pour the cheesecake batter over the crust in the springform pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake inside for 1 hour to cool gradually.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight for best results.
- Before serving, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake and garnish with additional chopped pecans if desired.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate instead of semi-sweet chocolate.
- To make it easier to slice, run a knife under hot water before cutting each piece.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg