(Did you know that some people seriously get themselves Christmas presents?? And by “some people” I mean my husband. The first Christmas we were married, he started opening this present under the tree marked “To Eric” and I was like, I didn’t wrap that…He’s all like, ‘Merry Christmas to me!’ Seriously?? Have you ever gotten yourself a Christmas present?? So funny.) No? Just me? Fine then. (Liar.) Eric and I are Jim and Pam from The Office, can you tell?? He’s 3-Hole-Punch Jim! Charlotte was a gypsy, inspired by that green shawl on her head. It’s from Eric’s grandma, Nana. Isn’t it fabulous? I can’t imagine wearing something so striking that is not for a costume, but Nana did. There is definitely nothing in my current closet that my great-grandkids are going to want to wear several decades from now, costume or not! My parents saved tons of clothes from the 70s. We would always wear them for 70s day at school. I think it’s because even when they were living through the 70s, they knew that maroon floral bell-bottomed pantsuits were DEFINITELY going to be mocked in the very near future. (Seriously though, what is it going to be 30 years from now? How are people going to dress themselves up like the 20-teens?? Leggings? Skinny jeans? Man rompers??) Guys, I look at a lot of cookbooks. They are not all created equal. But I’m telling you, this one is a gem. I trust Jocelyn’s recipe’s 100% and there are SO many amazing recipes in this book. (Triple Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake, anyone? How about Peppermint Swirl Cheesecake Brownies??) It would be an awesome cookbook to give for Christmas to your cheesecake loving friend. Or maybe to your cheesecake loving self.
How to make Pecan Pie Cheesecake
Here’s a quick overview of how to make this Pecan Pie Cheesecake. Scroll down to the recipe card below for complete instructions! I made this pie twice, because I suck at reading instructions apparently. Here’s what this pie is: crust on bottom. Then a cheesecake layer. Then a pecan pie layer on top. The instructions say to spoon the pecan filling on top of the cheesecake layer, but I poured it instead. It disturbed the cheesecake layer and made it rise to the top. It still tasted amazing, but it didn’t look like a pecan pie. Don’t let this story intimidate you; this really is a super easy pie. Just make sure you spoon on the pecan layer. Something magical happens when this cheesecake pie is baking. The cheesecake and caramel layer flip, making it seem like a 3-decker-filling pie. There is a delicious caramel layer on the bottom that is totally irresistible. If you really want to go all out, serve this with My Favorite Caramel Sauce and whipped cream. DELICIOUS!! Jocelyn, congrats on your book! It’s amazing!
Cheesecake Pecan Pie variations
Not into cheesecake? That’s ok, you can totally make The Best Pecan Pie Recipe Ever with Buttery Streusel Topping instead. Yes that title is ridiculous, and I am not apologizing. How else could I describe the MAGIC of an already delicious pecan pie, made even more insane by adding loads of streusel on top? If the whole “baking an actual pie” thing isn’t going to happen this week, make your life easier and do these Gooey Pecan Pie Bars with Toffee. All the flavors and textures, a lot less stress. If you’re just pecan obsessed and want to share the joy, my favorite pecan cookies are these Butter Pecans, a special (and EASY) recipe from my husband’s family. For the holidays I like to make Caramel Pecan Nougat Logs–don’t be intimidated, you can make candy too! I’ll walk you through every single step.
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe tips
My number one tip for this recipe is to spoon the pecan filling on top of the cheesecake layer instead of pouring it. I learned this the hard way when I poured, the layers shifted, and the resulting pie was pretty weird looking (still delicious, subpar presentation). Everything else about this pie is pretty easy–which is amazing, considering how impressive it ends up being!
How to serve Pecan Cheesecake Pie
This pie is served chilled, with whipped cream and caramel sauce. If you really want to go all out, make My Favorite Caramel Sauce from scratch and make fresh whipped cream.
How to store Pecan Cream Cheese Pie
Cheesecake pecan pie needs to be kept in the fridge. That cheesecake layer will get weird and suspicious real fast if you just leave it on the counter. If you have extra lying around and you’d like to save it for later, this is a great pie to freeze! Wrap the whole pie or individual slices in multiple layers of plastic wrap. They’ll keep in the freezer for 2-3 months.
More great pies & cheesecakes!
Apple Custard Pie with Cinnamon Streusel « this one has been made by a ton of people and has rave reviews! Very unique. Gooey Pecan Pie Bars « Ok, so this is another amazing delivery method for sweet, delicious pecan-ness! Easy Pumpkin Pie Cake « this is a classic! No Bake Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan-Graham Crumble « An amazing quick & delicious no-bake Double Layer Pumpkin Cheesecake « probably like my 5th or 6th blog post? Picture’s not great but it’s a legit cheesecake. Créme Brulee Cheesecake « A showstopper dessert made to impress! The Best Homemade Apple Pie « I’m an apple pie hater that made a version I really LOVE! Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Tarts from Inside BruCrew Life Almond Oatmeal Cheesecake Pie from She Wears Many Hats Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars from Shugary Sweets Facebook | Pinterest | Instagram
