Pecan Caramel Cheesecake

Total Time: 1 hr Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 8
• 1 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
• 2 lbs cream cheese
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg yolk
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 1 cup pecan pieces
• 1 pinch sea salt

Recipe

• 1 preheat over to 350. in a medium bowl mix the crust ingredients (graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar) until thouroughly combined. press the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan.
• 2 for the cheesecake, mix the cream cheese and sugar until well incorporated. add the eggs one at a time, and mix completely after each addition. add the vanilla extract and mix until blended.
• 3 pour the cheesecake mixture into the pan. bake until ready (about 40 minutes). let cool completely.
• 4 for the caramel, combine the sugar and 1 tablespoon of water in a small saucepan. place over medium-high heat and bring to a boil. let boil until amber in color. immediately add the butter and stir to incorporate. remove from heat, add the heavy cream, and mix well. let cool to room temperature.
• 5 pour the caramel over the cheesecake and scatter the pecan and sea salt over the top.