Description
The ultimate holiday hybrid dessert, combining the rich elements of cheesecake and the gooey goodness of pecan pie, topped with silky caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- Dough for a single-crust pie (homemade or store-bought)
- 8 oz (1 package) cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large eggs, divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1.25 cups chopped pecans
- 1 jar (12.25 oz) caramel ice cream topping
- Optional: extra caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Roll and prep the pie shell: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out your single-crust pie dough flat and press it gently into a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate or a well-seasoned cast-iron skillet. Trim any excess overhanging pastry and flute the edges decoratively using your fingers.
- Whip the cream cheese foundation: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, exactly 1 egg, and the vanilla extract together with a hand mixer until completely smooth, light, and free of lumps. Spread this mixture evenly across the bottom of your raw pie crust, then sprinkle the 1.25 cups of chopped pecans uniformly over the top.
- Whisk the caramel custard: In a separate small bowl, crack the remaining 3 eggs and whisk them thoroughly. Slowly pour in the entire jar of caramel ice cream topping, whisking continuously until the eggs and caramel are completely blended into a smooth liquid glaze.
- Pour and bake until golden: Slowly and gently pour the caramel mixture directly over the pecan layer in the pan. Place the pie into the hot oven and bake for 35 to 40 minutes until the edges are lightly browned and set. Pro Tip: If the outer crust edge browns too quickly, loosely tent the borders with a ring of aluminum foil after 20 minutes.
- Cool and deep fridge chill: Remove the pie from the oven and place it on a wire rack to cool down completely at room temperature for 1 hour. Once cooled, transfer the pie into the refrigerator to chill for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to allow the cheesecake and caramel layers to set firmly before slicing.
Notes
For a stunning serving, let the pie sit for 15-20 minutes at room temperature before serving, and top with whipped cream and warm caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 502
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 277mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 250mg
Keywords: cheesecake, pecan pie, dessert, holiday, caramel