Pecan Caramel Cheesecake by: Sandra Lee
/Pecan pie or cheesecake? Try a bite of both with this no-bake New York-style cheesecake smothered in caramelized pecans. The inspired combination of creamy cheesecake, gooey caramel, and crunchy pecans is a two-in-one treat, perfect for parties, special dinners or starting a new Thanksgiving tradition. Be generous with the caramel -- and don't be afraid to let it drip down the sides. It just looks more homemade.
Serves 12 to 16
2 boxes (11.1 ounces each) real cheesecake dessert mix, Jell-O No Bake®
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/4 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons water
2 1/2 cups cold whole milk
1 cup butterscotch caramel sauce, Mrs. Richardson's ®
1 cup pecans, toasted, chopped
1/2 cup golden brown sugar, packed
Prep time: 10 minutes
Chilling time: 5 hours
Preparation:
Line bottom of 9-inch-diameter spring form pan with parchment or wax paper.
Mix 2 packages of crust, melted butter, sugar, and water in large bowl until well blended. Reserve 1 cup of crumb mixture for topping.
Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared pan (not up sides).
Combine 2 packages of cheesecake filling and cold milk in another large bowl.
Beat for 3 minutes, or until smooth and thick.
Fold 1/2 cup of caramel sauce into cheesecake mixture.
Pour mixture into crust-lined spring form pan.
Mix reserved crumb mixture with 1/4 cup of caramel sauce, pecans, and brown sugar.
Sprinkle atop cheesecake.
Refrigerate cake at least 5 hours, or until set.
Run warm knife around pan sides to loosen cake; remove pan sides.
Transfer cake to serving platter and drizzle with remaining 1/4 cup of caramel sauce.
Serve cold.
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