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Butter Pecan Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe

Butter Pecan Red Velvet Cheesecake Recipe
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Indulge in the rich and decadent Butter Pecan Red Velvet Cheesecake, a delightful fusion of flavors that will impress your guests and tantalize your taste buds.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup finely chopped toasted pecans
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Filling:

  • 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream

For the Red Velvet Swirl:

  • ½ cup red velvet cake mix
  • 1 egg
  • ⅓ cup vegetable oil
  • ¼ cup buttermilk
  • 1 tablespoon cocoa powder
  • Red gel food coloring (optional for intensity)

For the Butter Pecan Topping:

  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • Pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9-inch springform pan, wrapping the outside in foil for a water bath.
  2. Create the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Mix until creamy.
  4. Prepare the red velvet swirl: Combine red velvet cake mix, egg, oil, buttermilk, cocoa, and coloring until smooth.
  5. Layer and bake: Pour cheesecake batter over crust, add red velvet mixture, swirl, and repeat. Bake in a water bath for 55-65 minutes.
  6. Chill and top: Cool cheesecake, then refrigerate overnight. Prepare topping by heating butter, sugar, cream, and salt. Mix in pecans and pour over chilled cheesecake.

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