Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Pecan Topping

Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Pecan Topping is delicious dessert for holiday season, especially Thanksgiving and Christmas! Sweet potato pie, pecan pie and cheesecake are traditional desserts, often served during the holidays. This year make a fun twist on classics and turn them into one delicious and festive dessert- Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Pecan Topping. And you should check this awesome Pecan Pie Cheesecake, too!

Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Pecan Topping

This Sweet Potato Cheesecake with Pecan Topping is delicious combo of traditional Thanksgiving and Christmas desserts: Sweet Potato Pie, Pecan Pie and cheesecake. Putting these together take some effort, but it totally worth it…especially for the holidays!

However, Sweet Potato Cheesecake has a velvety texture.  But, combined with the Pecan Topping…Oh my goodness! This cheesecake simply screams Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

Sweet Potato Pie is similar to Pumpkin Pie in so many ways and often overshadowed. But, if you ask me, I’m more for sweet potatoes. So, I didn’t have much doubts about the flavor for this cheesecake.

Since, Thanksgiving and Christmas are upon us,  I wanted to make this dessert really special. Therefore, I finished this cheesecake with delicious caramel pecan topping. And it turned out great! Graham cracker crust spiced with some cinnamon is topped with three cheesecake layers: plain vanilla cheesecake, silky sweet potato layer and another vanilla cheesecake layer. And the best part- caramel pecan topping! It’s out-of-this-world goooood!

How to Make Graham Cracker Crust

Pulse graham crackers in a food processor to make fine crumbs. Stir in sugar and cinnamon, then add melted butter and stir with a fork until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of springform pan. Then,place in the freezer to firm while making the filling.

How to Make Sweet Potato Cheesecake

First, mix softened cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract just to combine. Then, add eggs one at the time and mix on low speed just to combine, do not overmix it. Mix in sour cream, too. Next, reserve about 1 ½ cup batter for top layer. Spread about 1 ¾ -2 cups cheesecake filling over the crust and place in the fridge.

In remaining cheesecake batter add mashed sweet potato, flour and spices and mix until evenly combine. Gently spoon sweet potato mixture over cheesecake layer and smooth the top. Finally, spoon reserved cheesecake mixture over sweet potato layer. Place springform pan in large roasting pan and pour hot water in roasting pan to fill it halfway through. Bake 60-70 minutes until the cake has set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven for 1 hour, then lift springform pan from water bath and place it on the counter to cool at room temperature. Refrigerate for 4 hours or overnight.

Pecan Topping

To make the topping, in a heavy saucepan over medium heat melt the butter, stir in sugar until dissolve completely. Increase heat and bring to a boil. Whisk in cinnamon and heavy cream and remove from the heat. Stir in pecans and pour over cheesecake.

Enjoy!

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