American · Dessert
Southern Praline Cheesecake
A single wedge of baked vanilla cheesecake topped with a buttery pecan praline sauce and brown sugar, built on a graham cracker crust, finished with a splash of bourbon for Southern US dessert character.
$3
25 minsPrep
50 minsCook
75 minsTotal
MediumLevel
Nutrition per serving
612Calories
9.1gProtein
46.2gFat
41.8gCarbs
32.1gSugar
1.8gFiber
478mgSodium
212mgChol
22.6gSat Fat
210mgPotassium
110mgCalcium
1.4mgIron
0.4mcgVitamin B12
0.1mgVitamin C
vegetarian
sweet-spot
Instructions
1
Prep
Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and brush a small 4-inch (10cm) springform pan base with 0.5 oz (15g) melted butter.
2
Build
Mix graham cracker crumbs with the brushed butter until resembling wet sand, then press firmly into the pan base.
3
Bake
Bake the crust at 325°F (163°C) for 6 minutes until lightly golden and firm to the touch.
4
Cream
Beat softened cream cheese and 1 tbsp (12g) brown sugar with a hand mixer on medium speed for 2 minutes until smooth.
5
Fold
Add beaten egg, heavy cream, and vanilla to the cheese mixture and fold gently by hand until combined.
6
Bake
Pour batter over the cooled crust and bake at 325°F (163°C) for 28–32 minutes until edges set but center jiggles.
7
Cool
Turn off oven, crack the door, and let cheesecake sit for 10 minutes, then cool on a rack for 30 minutes.
8
Chill
Refrigerate for at least 4 hours until fully set and cold before adding the praline topping.
9
Melt
Melt 0.3 oz (10g) butter with remaining 1 tbsp (13g) brown sugar and granulated sugar over medium-low heat for 2 minutes.
10
Simmer
Stir in pecans and salt, simmer over low heat for 2 minutes until coated and thickened to syrup.
11
Finish
Remove from heat, stir in bourbon, and cool for 5 minutes until it coats the back of a spoon.
12
Plate
Unmold the chilled cheesecake and spoon the warm pecan praline sauce over the top before serving.
Serves
2 portions ·
2 adults, 0 over 10, 0 under 10
Ingredients
- 1.8 oz50g pecans
- 5.2 oz75g, about two-thirds of a standard 8 oz block cream cheese, softened
- 2.2 oz60g graham cracker crumbs
- 1.6 oz50g butter, divided into 0.5 oz (15g) and 0.3 oz (10g)
- 4 tbsp50g brown sugar, divided
- 22 small eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tbsp30ml heavy cream
- 1/2 tsp1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp2 tsp granulated sugar
- 2 tsp2 tsp bourbon
- pinch of salt
