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Notes and Variations
Use a pecan shortbread crust: To take this a notch further, you can replace the traditional Graham crackers with homemade or storebought pecan sandies (or pecan shortbread cookies instead). This gives the crust additional pecan flavoring and really blows the cheesecake out of the park. Add pecan caramel under the cheesecake layer: You can also add an extra pecan caramel layer before you add the cream cheese filling. To do this, simple add some finely chopped pecans to half a cup of caramel sauce and add it over the crust before you add the cream cheese filling.
📖 Make the best pecan pie cheesecake!
Though the filling is rich and decadent, it’s also pretty forgiving, so don’t worry if you accidentally overmix it. Just give it a good stir until everything is well combined, and you’ll be good to go. The hard part is done!
Enter my no bake pecan pie cheesecake —it’s got all the buttery, sweet goodness of a pecan pie but with the creamy tang of cheesecake, and best of all, there’s no oven involved. It’s been my secret dessert weapon for any occasion when I want to bring something that feels like a Southern hug on a plate.
This recipe needs just five ingredients, about 20 minutes of active preparation time, and doesn’t even need an oven! Think about all the oven time and stress it’ll save you on Thanksgiving. You also don’t need any special equipment, only a 9-inch springform pan (though you can also use a simple pie pan or make pecan cheesecake bars instead if that’s easier).
Love simple desserts? You should also check out my Bisquick apple cobbler, peach cobbler with pie crust and apple pie with Graham cracker crust.
If using a food processor: add the crackers and pulse until they’re crumbly. Then, add melted butter to the food processor and pulse until it forms a crumbly dough.
If you’re not using a food processor: add the crackers to a bag, lay it flat on the counter and smash it with a rolling pin (or something heavy) until crumbly.
Then, transfer to a mixing bowl and add melted butter.
This pecan pie cheesecake recipe is super easy to make (hey, you don’t even need to turn on the oven!) But in case you have questions, check out these troubleshooting tips.
Have extra cream cheese? Make this super simple cream cheese fruit dip!
🍴 Serving and storage suggestions
More easy desserts
If you like this recipe, check out my other easy dessert recipes: You can freeze the dessert for a month or two! If you’re freezing, do it without the pecan topping. This way, you can add a fresh crunchy topping right as you’re going to serve it. After it has set in the fridge, wrap it with plastic wrap, then a layer of aluminum foil. It can be frozen for up to 2 months. If you tried this recipe, don’t forget to comment and rate! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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