Ingredient Quantity
Butter 4 tablespoons
Brown sugar (packed) ½ cup
Cinnamon ½ teaspoon
Heavy cream ¼ cup
Whole or chopped pecans 1 ¾ cup
Salt Pinch
Instructions:
Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Spray a 9-inch springform pan with cooking spray.
Make the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the finely crushed graham crackers, melted butter, packed brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Mix well until the crumbs are evenly moistened.
Press the crust: Press the graham cracker mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared springform pan to create an even crust.
Make the cheesecake batter: In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and packed brown sugar together with a hand mixer until smooth and creamy.
Add eggs: Add the large eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition until just combined.
Add remaining cheesecake ingredients: Add the sour cream, all-purpose flour, vanilla extract, and salt to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until smooth and well combined. Be careful not to overmix.
Pour batter into crust: Pour the prepared cheesecake batter evenly into the graham cracker crust in the springform pan.
