Aunt Peggy’s Cheesecake with Praline Topping

Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen

Based on 14 Reviews

Servings: 8
Prep Time: 45 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy

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Crust:
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, melted
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon sugar

Filling:
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup sugar
3 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Praline Topping:
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup dark corn syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Crust:

In a medium bowl combine the butter, crumbs, and sugar until well blended. Press into the bottom and 1-inch up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan, using the back of a large spoon.

Filling:

In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until creamy. Pour into the prepared crust and bake for 35 to 45 minutes. Be sure the center is firm before removing the cheesecake from the oven. Remove the pan from the oven to a rack and allow it to cool completely. Release the springform and transfer the cake to a platter to serve.

Praline Topping:

In a small heavy saucepan, stir together the brown sugar and cornstarch. Stir in the corn syrup and cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until thick. Remove the pan from the heat and stir in nuts and vanilla. Cool slightly.

Ladle the praline topping over the cooled cheesecake and serve. Store any leftovers in the refrigerator.

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Reader Comments:

Oh my gosh I can't beleive I made this and its awesome...I used fat free cheese to cut down some calories! It was so easy I will never again buy boxed cheesecake mixes thanks Paula

By Frances on January 28, 2012

I MADE THIS TODAY AND ITS AWESOME. I HAD TO HAVE MY 1ST PD COOKING SET, BUT MY FIANCE ASKED ME WHAT I WANTED FOR MY BIRTHDAY, AND I SAID WELL, I WANT THE YELLOW PAULA DEEN COOKWARE SET INSIDE OF WALMART. I CANT WAIT 29 MORE DAYS......GOOD COOKING, AND WE LOVE Y'ALL!

By latiesha groover on July 31, 2011

Ms.Paula, I want to thank you for all the wonderful recipes, ideas, stories, memories, laughter, wisdom, etc., etc., that you have shared with all of us over the years! You are a real inspiration to me! Again, thank you! Yours Truly, Robin N. Cross

By Robin Nelson Cross on July 31, 2011

Now Paula,What makes you think there will be leftovers? REALLY!

By Fran on July 30, 2011

Enjoy you and your show so very much! Thank you for this web site. I came to Savannah and we ate in your resraurant,which was great,and I told them to tell I said Howdy. Charlotte

By charlotte mitchell on July 30, 2011

Just finished making this cheesecake for Easter dinner. The topping taste wonderful, and it came out looking really good. Paula Deen recipes are the ultimate.

By Michael Newton on April 24, 2011

Hi Debra, The recipe above is the one you're looking for.

By Jonathan Able on April 12, 2011

I love, love, love this website. Keep up the good work and the great recipes, Paula.

By Carolyn Wells on March 29, 2011

I saw a portion of todays show on the food channel. I missed the name of that cake..maybe chessecake, I don't know the name and didn't see it being made. It had lots of gooey drizzle topping with ground nuts. Paula had a lady on the show with her. I have to make this...like today! Does anyone know the name of this dessert? Thanks Debra

By debra wilson on March 29, 2011

Ms. Paula love watching your show try not to miss it.If I am a little down all I have to do is hear your laughter and my day gets brighter I learn alot from you so my dear lady keep on bringing joy to our lives.God Bless Judy Craven.

By Judy Craven on March 22, 2011

I just wanted to say thanks Paula! You saved my Holidays . . . Again! I cant wait until the next big event! I know I will be making one of your deserts! Keep on cookin' doll. We all love ya. Oh, and God bless and have a greatful day! Love, Margret Banks

By Margert Banks on January 07, 2011

hi ms deen i just wanted to say i saw on your show when rose rock was on ther i love that recipe of aunt peggy's cheesecake with praline sauce it lt looked declicious and im making it for dessert on christmas day and i tasted it and my god that was heavinly thank you for your and your family recipes i am looking for something simple now with bannas and pecans something simple and not much thanks once again

By rokeya montague on December 24, 2010

Paula does it again! This is delicious and I am a 24 year old young man who decided to try my hand at it. Simple and sweet. Thanks Paula!

By Anonymous on June 08, 2010

this was great hope some one send a reciepe for fried oreo my baby sister loves um:)

By Anonymous on April 20, 2010

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