Sweet Potato Pecan Cheesecake

This sweet potato pecan cheesecake is the perfect mix of creamy cheesecake, spiced sweet potatoes, and crunchy pecan topping. The ginger snap crust adds a warm, sweet base, making it a dessert to remember.

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Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1½ cups crushed ginger snap cookies
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons melted butter

For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Sweet Potato Layer:

• 3 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
• 2 eggs, beaten (add one at a time)
• 1 tablespoon melted butter
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract

For the Pecan Glaze:

• ½ cup water
• ½ cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon sweet potato purée
• Dash of cinnamon
• ½ cup chopped pecans

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Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F.
2. Mix the crushed ginger snaps, brown sugar, and melted butter.
3. Press the mixture evenly into a 10-inch springform pan, slightly up the sides.
4. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside.

Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Layer

1. In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
2. Add eggs, sweetened condensed milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Mix until combined.

Step 3: Make the Sweet Potato Layer

1. In another bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with eggs (one at a time), melted butter, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla. Stir until smooth.

Step 4: Assemble & Bake

1. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust.
2. Gently pour the sweet potato mixture on top.
3. Bake at 350°F for 1 hour.
4. Let the cheesecake cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 24 hours.

Step 5: Make the Pecan Glaze

1. In a saucepan, combine water, sugar, sweet potato purée, and cinnamon.
2. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, for 20 minutes, until slightly thickened.
3. Stir in chopped pecans.

Step 6: Finish & Serve

1. After the cheesecake has been refrigerated for 24 hours, pour the pecan glaze over the top.
2. Slice and enjoy!

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Why You’ll Love This Cheesecake

✔ Rich & Creamy: A smooth cheesecake base with the sweetness of spiced sweet potatoes.
✔ Crunchy & Sweet: The pecan glaze adds the perfect finishing touch.
✔ Perfect for Fall: Warm flavors make this a great holiday dessert.

Try this sweet potato pecan cheesecake for your next special occasion—it’s sure to be a favorite! 😊