Description
A decadent no-bake dessert that layers a buttery graham cracker crust, rich pecan pie filling, creamy cheesecake, and fluffy whipped topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups (200 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 1 ½ cups (180 g) chopped pecans
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
- ½ cup (120 ml) light corn syrup
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup (120 ml) unsalted butter
- 1 cup (240 ml) whipped topping (for cream cheese layer)
- 2 cups (480 ml) whipped topping (for topping)
- 8 ounces (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cream layer)
- ½ cup (60 g) whole or chopped pecans (for garnish)
- Optional: Caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of a rectangular baking dish to form a crust. Refrigerate for 15 minutes to set.
- In a saucepan, melt brown sugar, corn syrup, and butter together over medium heat, stirring until thickened and glossy.
- Slowly whisk in the beaten eggs, stirring constantly to prevent curdling. Cook until smooth and thickened, then remove from heat.
- Stir in vanilla extract and fold in the chopped pecans. Let the pecan filling cool completely.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Fold in 1 cup of whipped topping to lighten the mixture.
- Spread the cooled pecan filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Layer the cream cheese mixture over the pecan layer, smoothing the surface.
- Top with the remaining 2 cups of whipped topping and spread evenly.
- Garnish with whole or chopped pecans and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight to set before slicing and serving.
Notes
- This dessert is perfect for holidays or special gatherings.
- Make sure the pecan filling is completely cool before layering.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 33g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg