Ingredients
Method
For the Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers and toasted pecans until broken into small pieces. Add sugar and cinnamon, then pulse until fully combined.
- While pulsing, pour in the melted butter. Mix with a spatula to ensure the butter is evenly distributed.
- Transfer to a greased 10-inch springform pan. Press into a flat layer using the bottom of a tall glass. Bake for 10-15 minutes until fragrant and golden. Set aside.
For the Filling
- Beat room temperature cream cheese on medium speed until creamy.
- Add sugar and salt, mixing until smooth. Scrape down the sides.
- Mix in sour cream and vanilla extract until incorporated.
- Add eggs and egg yolks one at a time on low speed, fully incorporating each before adding the next.
- Sprinkle in flour and mix until smooth. Pour batter into prepared crust.
Baking
- Wrap springform pan in foil. Bake at 350°F for 20 minutes, then reduce to 300°F and bake 40 more minutes until edges are set but center is slightly wobbly.
- Turn off oven and let cheesecake rest inside for 1 hour with door closed.
- Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate overnight. Garnish with whipped cream or fresh berries.
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Notes
Pro Tips:
- Room temperature ingredients — cream cheese and eggs must be at room temp for a smooth batter.
- Don't overmix — overmixing incorporates too much air and causes cracking.
- Overnight chill — refrigerating overnight gives the best texture and easiest slicing.
