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No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake

No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake

Silky no-bake cheesecake on a buttery graham crust, crowned with gooey pecan pie topping. Creamy, crunchy, and holiday-ready.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 35 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2.1 cup graham cracker crumbs fine crumbs
  • 2 tbsp light brown sugar packed
  • 7 tbsp unsalted butter melted
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.9 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tsp vanilla extract for the filling
  • 1.25 tsp lemon juice fresh
  • 0.13 tsp fine salt for the filling
  • 1 cup heavy cream cold, for whipping
  • 1.6 cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • 3.5 tbsp unsalted butter for topping
  • 0.7 cup dark brown sugar packed
  • 0.45 cup light corn syrup
  • 0.33 cup heavy cream for topping
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1.25 tsp vanilla extract for topping
  • 0.13 tsp fine salt for topping

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Line the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan with parchment; lightly grease the sides.
  • Stir graham crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter until evenly moistened.
  • Press crumbs firmly into the pan bottom and 1 inch up the sides. Freeze 10 minutes to set.
  • Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and salt; beat until creamy.
  • Whip cold heavy cream to medium peaks. Gently fold into the cream cheese mixture until no streaks remain.
  • Spread filling over the crust. Smooth the top, cover, and chill at least 6 hours or overnight.
  • Combine butter, dark brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, cinnamon, and salt in a saucepan. Simmer 2–3 minutes, stirring.
  • Remove from heat. Stir in pecans and vanilla. Cool to room temperature until thickened but still pourable.
  • Spoon pecan topping over the chilled cheesecake. Chill 30 minutes to set before slicing.

Notes

Try a chocolate twist by swapping half the graham crumbs for chocolate wafer crumbs. For clean slices, warm a thin knife under hot water and wipe between cuts; refrigerate leftovers up to 4 days.
This recipe is an original creation inspired by classic No-Bake Pecan Pie Cheesecake flavors. All ingredient ratios and instructions are independently developed.