Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

A simple cheesecake with a spiced crust and a caramel pecan topping.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 355 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 eggs
• ½ cup white sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons white sugar
• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• ½ teaspoon apple pie spice
• ½ cup ground pecans
• ¼ cup margarine, melted
• ¼ cup caramel ice cream topping

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ground pecans, sugar, cinnamon, apple pie spice and nutmeg. Pour in the melted butter. Mix well and press into the bottom of a 9 inch springform pan.

Step 2

In a large bowl, Beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Pour filling into crust.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 70 minutes, or until filling is set. Allow to cool.

Step 4

In a small bowl, combine caramel topping and chopped pecans. Spread evenly over cooled cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.