Description
Apple Bottom Bourbon Pecan Cheesecake is a decadent dessert that marries creamy cheesecake with the warmth of bourbon and the crunch of pecans. This irresistible treat features a buttery graham cracker crust layered with juicy apples and topped with caramelized pecans. Perfect for any occasion, it promises to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped and toasted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ cup bourbon
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and chopped pecans in a bowl. Press mixture firmly into a greased springform pan to form the crust.
- 2. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and bourbon; mix until combined.
- 3. Incorporate eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition to avoid overmixing.
- 4. Fold in diced apples evenly throughout the batter.
- 5. Pour filling onto prepared crust and bake for 55-60 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool in the oven for about an hour before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- 6. Serve chilled with optional whipped cream or caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg