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Easy No Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake

This cheesecake combines the cozy flavors of pecan pie with creamy cheesecake, all without needing to bake. Perfect for holidays or any gathering!
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dessert, Sweets
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup melted butter
  • 1 pinch salt
Filling
  • 16 oz cream cheese Room temp
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1 cup heavy cream Whipped to soft peaks
Topping
  • 1 cup pecans Fresh, untoasted
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 pinch cinnamon
  • 1 tsp cornstarch Mixed into cold water if needed

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, stir the graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, salt, and melted butter until the mixture resembles damp sand.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased springform pan. Chill while preparing the filling.
  3. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and lemon juice and mix until combined.
  4. Whip the heavy cream to soft peaks and fold it into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Spread the filling over the chilled crust and smooth the top. Chill for at least 30 minutes.
Topping
  1. In a small saucepan, melt the butter with brown sugar and maple syrup over low heat.
  2. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon. Add the pecans and simmer for a couple of minutes until glossy.
  3. If the mixture is thin, stir in cornstarch slurry and simmer for an additional minute until slightly thickened.
  4. Cool the topping until warm but not hot, then spoon it over the cheesecake layer.
Chill
  1. Return the cheesecake to the fridge for at least 4 to 6 hours or overnight for best results.

Notes

Serve the cheesecake chilled, topped with whipped cream and extra pecans. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days or frozen for up to a month.