Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

by Amy on December 3, 2009

Some may argue that this isn’t really cheesecake because it’s not made in a springform pan. That’s fine. They can argue, while the rest of us enjoy the creamy caramel and crunchy pecan combo that makes this cheesecake a standout!

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Caramel Pecan Cheesecake

2 packages cream cheese (8 oz.)

1/2 c. sugar

1/2 t. vanilla

2 eggs

1/2 c. caramel ice cream topping

1/2 c. chopped pecans

1 graham cracker crust

Beat cream cheese and sugar until well blended. Add vanilla and eggs. Mix well.

In a separate bowl, stir together ice cream topping and pecans. Pour into crust. Add pie filling. Bake at 350° approximately 40 minutes (or until almost set). Allow to cool, then chill before serving. Drizzle additional caramel over each slice.

** The original recipe called for melting 20 unwrapped caramels with a couple tablespoons milk. That works, but this is easier!

Who says making cheesecake has to be complicated?!

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1 Rose December 3, 2009 at 4:15 pm

I don’t care whether it’s “really” cheesecake or not, it looks and sounds yummy!

2 Susie's Homemade December 3, 2009 at 6:59 pm

I love cheesecake no matter how it is made:-)

3 Jen December 3, 2009 at 10:38 pm

Wowie! It make not technically be a cheese”cake”, but it’s a whopper of a cream cheese pie! I can’t wait to make it, maybe next week, Jason might fall over dead from excitement.

4 Amy December 4, 2009 at 1:12 pm: Make that to end the meal with Aussie Chicken and he’ll “saint” you.

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5 Sherry December 3, 2009 at 11:06 pm

Love me some cheesecake! It is my favorite dessert!

6 K @ Prudent and Practical December 4, 2009 at 2:27 am

Yummy! I LOVE cheesecake and this one looks so easy ~ will have to give it a try. Thanks for sharing!

7 ButterYum December 4, 2009 at 8:47 am

Id say the pan has nothing to do with it… fake cheesecakes are the “no bake” variety, and this obviously doesn’t fall into that category.

ButterYum

8 Mary December 4, 2009 at 12:51 pm

Many a European cheesecake is not made in a springform pan. As a matter of fact many pros use cheesecake pans that are attached at the sides and bottom. Cheese makes a cheesecake and your cheesecake looks wonderful.