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Decadent Brown Butter Pecan Praline Cheesecake Recipe With Easy Caramel Ribbons

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A rich and creamy cheesecake featuring nutty brown butter, crunchy pecan praline topping, and luscious caramel ribbons. This dessert balances indulgence with approachability, perfect for special occasions or a comforting treat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets)
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
  • 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • ½ cup browned butter (about 6 tablespoons unsalted butter browned until nutty)
  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • ⅓ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press firmly into bottom of 9-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes and cool slightly.
  2. Toast pecans on baking sheet in oven for 5-7 minutes until nutty aroma develops. Set aside.
  3. Brown butter in small saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until golden brown and nutty aroma appears (about 5 minutes). Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  4. Beat softened cream cheese on medium speed until smooth (about 2 minutes). Gradually add granulated sugar and mix until combined.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each. Mix in vanilla extract, sour cream, and heavy cream until smooth.
  6. Slowly pour in browned butter while mixing on low speed. Avoid overmixing.
  7. Prepare praline topping by cooking brown sugar, butter, heavy cream, and salt in small saucepan over medium heat until thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir in toasted pecans and cool slightly.
  8. Pour half cheesecake batter over cooled crust. Dollop half praline topping and swirl gently with knife. Pour remaining batter over and top with remaining praline, swirling again.
  9. Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 55-65 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
  10. Make caramel ribbons by melting sugar in dry saucepan over medium heat without stirring until amber. Remove from heat and whisk in butter, cream, vanilla, and optional sea salt. Cool until thick but pourable.
  11. Cool cheesecake on wire rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
  12. Serve drizzled with caramel ribbons.

Notes

Use a water bath and wrap the springform pan in foil to prevent cracking. Use room temperature ingredients to avoid lumps. Do not overmix batter to prevent cracks. Chill cheesecake overnight for best slicing. Caramel ribbons can be made ahead and reheated gently if hardened.

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