Description
Indulge in the rich and decadent flavors of a Pecan Red Velvet Cheesecake. This show-stopping dessert features layers of graham cracker and pecan crust, red velvet cake, and a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with whipped cream and pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Red Velvet Layer:
- 1 box red velvet cake mix, prepared according to package instructions
Cheesecake Layer:
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Topping (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Chopped pecans
- Red velvet cake crumbs
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat to 325°F (163°C). Grease a 9-inch springform pan and wrap the bottom with foil.
- Make the crust: Combine crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake.
- Red Velvet Layer: Pour batter over crust and bake briefly.
- Cheesecake Layer: Prepare cheesecake mixture and pour over red velvet layer.
- Bake: Bake until set, then cool and refrigerate.
- Serve: Top with whipped cream, pecans, or cake crumbs.
Notes
- For clean slices, use a hot, clean knife between cuts.
- This dessert is great for holidays or special occasions.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 410mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 18g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
