Ingredients (serves 8)
Crust
1 ½ cups (150 g) graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
2 tbsp granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
16 oz (450 g) cream cheese, softened
½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
½ cup (120 ml) sour cream or heavy cream
Pecan Topping
1 cup (120 g) pecans, chopped
½ cup (120 ml) corn syrup (or maple syrup)
¼ cup (50 g) brown sugar, packed
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp vanilla extract
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare the crust
Preheat oven to 175 °C (350 °F).
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch (23 cm) pie pan.
Bake 8–10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool.
2. Make the cheesecake filling
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
Stir in vanilla and sour cream (or heavy cream) until fully combined.
Pour filling over the cooled crust and smooth the top.
3. Bake the cheesecake
Bake in preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, until the center is just set. Remove from oven and let cool while preparing the topping.
4. Prepare pecan topping
In a small bowl, mix chopped pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, melted butter, and vanilla.
Spread evenly over the slightly cooled cheesecake.
5. Final bake
Return the pie to the oven and bake an additional 10–12 minutes until topping is bubbly and golden.
Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2–3 hours before serving.
🍽 Tips & Variations
Nuts: Toast pecans lightly for deeper flavor before adding to topping.
Cheesecake texture: Avoid overbaking to keep it creamy; the center should be slightly wobbly.
Sweetness: Adjust sugar in topping or filling if you prefer less sweet desserts.
Optional garnish: Drizzle with caramel sauce or chocolate before serving.
I can also give a version using Pakistani ingredients — like using local biscuits for the crust and jaggery or local honey instead of corn syrup — for a simpler, locally sourced version.
Do you want me to make that version?
