Description
This Butter Pecan Red Velvet Cheesecake is an indulgent dessert that combines the rich and velvety flavors of red velvet cake with a creamy cheesecake filling, all topped with a buttery, crunchy pecan topping.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
2 ½ cups cream cheese, softened
1 cup sour cream
1 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
2 tbsp all-purpose flour
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tbsp cocoa powder
1 tbsp red food coloring
½ cup heavy cream
1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
¼ cup unsalted butter
½ cup brown sugar
¼ tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease and line a 9-inch springform pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 8-10 minutes, until set. Remove from the oven and set aside to cool.
- Make the cheesecake filling: Beat the cream cheese, sour cream, and sugar together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the flour, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing until smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust and bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Turn off the oven and allow the cheesecake to cool in the oven for 1 hour. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Prepare the pecan topping: In a skillet over medium heat, melt the butter and brown sugar. Add the pecans, salt, and vanilla extract, cooking for about 5 minutes, until the pecans are toasted and the mixture is bubbling. Remove from heat and let cool.
- Once the cheesecake is fully chilled, top it with the pecan mixture. Slice and serve!
Notes
Store the cheesecake in the refrigerator, covered, for up to 5 days. It can also be frozen for up to 3 months. If frozen, let it thaw in the refrigerator overnight before serving.
For added richness, drizzle some caramel or chocolate sauce on top before serving.
If you want a more flavorful crust, add a pinch of cinnamon or a dash of cocoa powder to the graham cracker crumbs.
You can substitute the pecans with walnuts or almonds if you prefer a different nut flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
