Pecan Pie Ginger Cheesecake Food

PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Before beginning, set all ingredients out on the counter to come to room temperature. This is very important because it ensures a creamy cheesecake.
• Preheat the oven to 325ºF and put a large pot of water on to boil. When it reaches a boiling point, pour it into a casserole dish or oven-safe pot, filling halfway, placed on the bottom rack in the oven. This acts as a makeshift water bath and turns the oven into a "steam room."
• To make the crust, in a food processor or high-powered blender, add the graham crackers and pulse until they're a coarse meal.
• Add the butter, brown sugar and salt, and process or mix until combined.
• Press the crumb mixture onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
• To make the cheesecake filling, add the cream cheese to a bowl and beat with a standing or hand-held mixer for 30 seconds or until smooth. Add the sugar and cream together for about 1 minute.
• Crack the eggs into a separate bowl. Add the eggs, one at a time, to the cream cheese mixture, scraping the side of the bowl after each addition.
• Add the sour cream, heavy cream, cinnamon and vanilla, and beat until everything is mixed well. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the springform pan.
• Place the cheesecake on the middle rack of the oven, leaving the casserole dish with the water in the oven.
• Bake for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until done (The cheesecake will be done when the side looks set but the center still jiggles slightly when nudged.)
• Turn the oven off and prop the door open a little bit. Allow the cheesecake to cool for an hour in the oven.
• After the hour has passed, remove the cheesecake from the oven and allow it to cool completely before placing it in the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
• Just before you're ready to serve, prepare the pecan pie topping.
• In a pan over medium heat, toast the pecans for 1 to 2 min. or until fragrant. (Be careful - nuts burn quickly.) Remove the nuts from the pan and set aside.
• Add the maple syrup to the pan and allow it to bubble, then cook over medium heat for 1 minute. Add the butter, salt and pecans to the mixture and cook for an additional minute before removing the topping from the heat.
• Allow the topping to cool for 2 to 5 min. Remove the rim of the springform pan. Pour the syrup mixture over the cheesecake. Slice the cheesecake with a hot, clean knife and serve!

PECAN-PIE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• For the crust: Position a rack in the center of the oven, and preheat to 325 degrees F. Butter the inside of the springform pan.
• Pulse the graham crackers in a food processor until finely ground. Add the butter, sugar and salt, and pulse until the mixture comes together and holds its shape when squeezed. Pour the mixture into the prepared pan, and press it into the bottom to make an even layer. Bake until the crust is just firm, about 10 minutes. Remove and let cool completely. Place the pan on a large piece of foil, and fold the foil up the sides of the pan. (This helps seal the pan, to keep water out while baking.)
• For the filling: Wipe out the food processor. Pulse the cream cheese, sugar and sour cream until completely smooth, without any lumps, scraping down the sides of the bowl a few times. Add the eggs and vanilla, and pulse until incorporated. Pour the filling into the crust, and set the pan inside a roasting pan. Fill the roasting pan with enough hot water to go halfway up the sides of the springform pan (but not above the foil).
• Bake the cheesecake until the edge is set but the center jiggles slightly (when you gently shake the pan, the cheesecake should move in a cohesive wave motion), 1 hour 10 minutes to 1 hour 20 minutes. Turn the oven off, and open the door for a few seconds to let out some heat. Close the door, and let the cheesecake sit in the oven until cooked completely through, 1 hour more.
• Transfer the springform pan to a cooling rack. Run a knife around the edge, and let the cheesecake cool to room temperature. Wrap and refrigerate overnight or up to 2 days.
• For the topping: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Spread the pecans out on a baking sheet, and bake until they turn a few shades darker and are nicely toasted, about 15 minutes. Let cool, then halve each pecan lengthwise.
• Meanwhile, heat the cream, butter, corn syrup, vanilla and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat until just steaming. Reduce the heat to low to keep the cream mixture warm.
• Cook the sugar in an even layer in a medium skillet over medium heat, without stirring, until it begins to melt. Gently swirl the pan as needed as the sugar continues to melt and begins to caramelize and turn lightly golden in spots. Keep cooking and swirling until the caramel is a uniform deep amber. Remove from the heat, and slowly whisk in the warm cream mixture (watch out for ferocious bubbles). Return the caramel sauce to medium heat, and cook to reduce slightly, about 2 minutes. Let cool. To see if the sauce is ready for topping the cheesecake, dip a spoon into it and let the sauce drop off; it's ready if it easily and slowly drips off the spoon. (The sauce can be refrigerated up to 2 days; reheat in the microwave.)
• To assemble: Spoon the sauce into the center of the cheesecake, and let it ooze to the edge. If needed, swirl the sauce with the back of a spoon to help it along. Sprinkle the pecans in a generous layer over the sauce. The cheesecake can now be served or refrigerated for up to 4 hours.
• To slice the cake, dip a sharp, heavy knife into warm water, wipe the knife dry and slice into the cake. Wipe the knife clean and repeat.

PECAN PIE GINGER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Prepare pie crust as directed on package for one-crust filled pie using a 9-inch glass pie pan or 9-inch deep dish glass pie pan.
• In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla and 1 egg; beat at medium speed until smooth. Stir in ginger. Spoon and spread into crust.
• In a large bowl, combine flour and butter; mix well. Add brown sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla and 2 eggs; mix well. Stir in pecans.
• Spoon topping carefully over filling.
• Bake for 40-50 minutes or until center is set and crust is golden brown.
• Cool 1 hour then refrigerate for 2 hours or until thoroughly chilled.
• Store in refrigerator.

PECAN PIE GINGER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Place pie crust in 9-inch (22.5 cm) glass pie pan or 9-inch (22.5 cm) deep-dish glass pie pan as directed on box for One-Crust Filled Pie.
• In medium bowl with electric mixer, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla and 1 egg on medium speed until smooth. Stir in ginger. Spoon and spread filling in crust-lined pan.
• In large bowl, mix flour and butter. Stir in brown sugar, 1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla and 2 eggs until well blended. Stir in pecans. Carefully spoon mixture evenly over filling.
• Bake 40 to 50 minutes or until centre is set and crust is golden brown. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours. Store in refrigerator.

PECAN PIE GINGER CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F Place pie crust in a 9-inch glass pie pan or 9-inch deep dish glass pie pan.
• In medum bowl with electric mixer, beat cream cheese, granulated sugar, 1/2 teaspoons vanilla and 1 egg on medium speed on high until smooth stir in ginger. Spoon and spread filling in crust-lined pan.
• In large bowl, mix flour and butter. Stir in brown sugar, 1 teaspoons vanilla and 2 eggs until well blended. Stir in pecans. Carefully spoon mixture evenly over filling.
• Bake 40-50 minutes or until center is set and crust is golden brown. Cool 1 hour. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled, about 2 hours. Store in refrigerator.

PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Crust.
• Preheat oven to 350°.
• Combine wafer crumbs and brown sugar.
• Stir in melted butter.
• Press into bottom and up sides of a 9″ springform pan.
• Bake for 6 minutes.
• Set aside to cool.
• Pecan Filling.
• Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan.
• Bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
• Reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 8-10 minutes, stirring constantly.
• Pour into crust and set aside.
• Cheesecake Filling.
• Reduce oven to 325°.
• With a hand mixer or stand mixer, beat cream cheese at medium speed until creamy.
• Add brown sugar and flour and beat until fluffy.
• Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each one.
• Stir in cream and vanilla.
• Pour over pecan filling.
• Bake for 1 hour.
• Turn off oven and leave cheesecake in oven with the door closed for 1 hour. Remove from oven and run a knife along the outside edges to loosen cheesecake from sides of pan.
• Let cool.
• Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.

PECAN PIE CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees F. In a large bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and butter. Press evenly into bottom and halfway up the side of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 6-8 minutes; set aside to cool.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt 6 tablespoons butter. Add 1/2 cup light brown sugar and cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to bubble and sugar is dissolved, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in dark corn syrup, 1 1/2 cup chopped pecans, eggs, vanilla extract and salt. Pour into prepared crust; set aside.
• In a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, 1 cup light brown sugar and flour until fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition until just combined. Add 1 cup heavy cream and stir until well combined. Pour over pecan pie filling and place springform pan on a baking sheet. Bake for 60-70 minutes until cake jiggles slightly when moved or toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Turn off oven and leave cake in for 1 hour, then remove from oven and let cool completely.
• To Make the Pecan Topping:
• Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Add brown sugar and cook until bubbling, about 3-5 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, 1/3 cup heavy cream and pinch of salt. Let cool to room temperature then spoon over.
• cooled cheesecake. Slice to serve or store refrigerated.

PECAN CHEESECAKE PIE

Steps:

• Beat 1 of the eggs, 1/2 cup of the sugar, the cream cheese, 1 teaspoons of the vanilla, and salt at medium speed with an electric mixer until well blended. Pour this mixture into frozen piecrust; chop the pecans and spread on top of pie, evenly.
• Then whisk the corn syrup and the remaining 3 eggs together, Then add in the remaining 1/4 cup sugar, and the remaining 1 teaspoons vanilla and continue to whisk. Then pour this mixture on the pie, on top of the pecans. Place the pie on a cookie or baking sheet.
• Bake at 350° for 50 minutes until the pie is set. Cool for approximately 1 hour. Either serve immediately, or refrigerated for up to 2 days, covered.