Though one of our first recipes on the blog, apple cheesecake with pecans is a favorite of both our family and our readers. It’s a beautiful crowd-pleaser that you’ll get asked to make year after year.
Apple Cheesecake with Pecans is a show-stopping dessert that will impress everyone. It’s rich and full of flavors that are perfect for those fall and winter meals when you need something special.
Made from pure and simple ingredients this apple cheesecake sits on a crust made unique with finely chopped pecans and a touch of cinnamon. A basic cheesecake layer tops that and then comes the crowning glory.
Apple slices which have been tossed with cinnamon sugar can be arranged on top any way you like. Add a final sprinkle of pecans and into the oven it goes.
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For another fun and easy recipe featuring this perfect combination you’ll want to try Chicken Salad with Apples and Pecans. It’s a chicken salad that goes right into fall.
Additional toppings for Apple Pecan Cheesecake
It’s absolutely fabulous just like it is with nothing else on top and that’s the way we usually serve it. Of course, you can never go wrong with a big ol’ dollop of whipped cream.
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For an bit of extra indulgence drizzle your apple cheesecake with a good quality salted caramel sauce like this one from Ghirardelli. It’s really hard to go wrong with apples, cream cheese, pecans and caramel.
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I’ll waste no time here… On to the recipe! If you try it, be sure to comment and let us know what you think and snap a picture and tag us on Instagram!
Apple Pecan Cheesecake
Ingredients
For the crust:
For the topping:
- 2 large apples thinly sliced
- ⅓ c sugar
- ½ t cinnamon
- ½ c pecans
Instructions
- First, heat your oven to 325. For the crust, mix together the pecans, cinnamon, and butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch spring-form pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- For the filling, mix (with a beater) the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and eggs. Pour over crust.
- For the topping, mix the remaining sugar and cinnamon. Toss apples in the mixture to coat. Arrange apples on top of the filling and sprinkle with remaining pecans.
- Bake 1 hour 20 to 1 hour 30 or until center is nearly set. Let cool for 10 minutes before running a knife around the rim to loosen cake before removing rim. Refrigerate 4 hours.
Notes
Want more Southern desserts like this one? Sure you do.
Mini Key Lime Cupcakes 
Classic Pecan Pie 
Red Welvet Crinkle COokies 
Peanut Butter Pie 
Charleston Chewies 
Classic Buttermilk Pie 
Foolproof Brownies 
Crunchy Coconut Pie 
No Frills Apple Pie
Patty at Spoonabilities says
This sounds like the perfect blend of flavors! I can see why it is a favorite!! Yummy!
Pam says
Thanks so much, Patty!
Lisa Huff says
Love that you use fresh apples and not apple pie filling. Perfect!
Pam says
Absolutely fresh all the way!
stephanie says
Loved making this dessert! It’s really hard to go wrong with apples, cream cheese, pecans and caramel. OMG it was soooo yummy! Will definitely be making this again.
Pam says
Exactly! Thanks so much, Stephanie!
Erika says
This dessert has amazing flavors, yum!
Pam says
Thank you, Erika!
Amelia Valadez says
These flavors were amazing together! Thank you for sharing, it was a huge hit!
Pam says
So happy to hear that, Amelia!
Sandra Cochran says
Made this for a dinner party. All I received were raving reviews. Will definitely being checking out more of your recipes.
Also made your crustless tomato pie- delicious
Pam says
Awww… thanks so much for your comments Sandra! It means so much to us when readers take the time to comment and leave us a star rating!