Praline cheesecake is a delicious variation of the classic cheesecake that has its roots in American culinary tradition, where cheesecake is a very popular dessert. This type of cake is characterized by combining the smoothness of cream cheese with the crunchy texture and sweet flavor of pralined nuts, in this case, pecans. In several Latin American countries, cheesecake may be known simply as "pastel de queso" or "tarta de queso," although the incorporation of praline gives it a distinctive and elegant touch. Its origin dates back to the mixture of European techniques brought by immigrants, fused with local ingredients, thus creating a recipe that has become popular in various regions under different names and presentations.
Praline cheesecake
How to Make Praline Cheesecake
To begin, combine the graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and margarine.
Press this mixture firmly onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan to form the base.
Bake the pan at 175 °C for 10 minutes so the base sets.
Meanwhile, in a separate bowl, combine the cream cheese, dark brown sugar, and unbleached wheat flour.
Mix at medium speed with an electric mixer until everything is well integrated.
Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition to avoid lumps.
Incorporate the vanilla extract to give it aroma and flavor.
Add the chopped pecans, which will provide the praline touch and the characteristic texture to the recipe.
Pour the mixture over the pre-baked base in the pan.
Bake at 230 °C for 10 minutes to set the surface.
Reduce the oven temperature to 120 °C and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes to ensure the cheesecake is creamy and fully cooked.
Once baked, carefully separate the cake from the edge of the pan with a knife or spatula.
Let it cool completely before removing the pan's rim; this will prevent the cheesecake from breaking.
Refrigerate the cake so it can finish setting and the flavor can intensify.
Before serving, brush the surface with maple syrup to add sweetness and shine.
Finally, decorate with pecan halves for an elegant and attractive finish.
Ingredients (11)
- Graham Cracker Crumbs
- Sugar
- Margarine
- Cream Cheese
- Dark Brown Sugar
- Unbleached Wheat Flour
- Eggs
- Vanilla
- Pecans
- Maple Syrup
- Pecan Halves
Instructions (22 steps)
- 1 Combine the crumbs
- 2 granulated sugar
- 3 and margarine
- 4 Press onto the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan
- 5 Bake at 350 °F for 10 minutes
- 6 Combine the cream cheese
- 7 brown sugar
- 8 and flour
- 9 mixing at medium speed in an electric mixer until well blended
- 10 Add the eggs
- 11 one at a time
- 12 mixing well after each addition
- 13 Mix in the vanilla
- 14 Add the chopped pecans
- 15 Pour over the crust
- 16 Bake at 450 °F for 10 minutes
- 17 Reduce the oven temperature to 250 °F and continue baking for an additional 30 minutes
- 18 Run a knife around the edge of the pan to loosen the cake
- 19 Let cool before removing the pan\"s rim
- 20 Refrigerate
- 21 Brush with maple syrup
- 22 Decorate with pecan halves
Nutritional Information
Calories:
443 kcal
Protein:
0g
Carbohydrates:
73g
Fat:
50g
Azúcar:
0g
Sodio:
14mg