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Chocolate pecan cheesecake

November 4, 2013 by Roxana 17 Comments

Don’t wait until Thanksgiving to bake this chocolate pecan cheesecake! Silky cheesecake featuring two layers of chopped pecans and chocolate chips will make everyone rave about this recipe!
Silky cheesecake featuring two layers of chopped pecans and chocolate chips will be the centerpiece of your holiday table!

Cheesecake is one of those desserts you can’t go wrong with. Either using cream cheese, ricotta cheese or the tangy goat cheese this decadent dessert will always make my heart skip a beat.

This Thanksgiving I’m trying to be more organized. Trying to have our menu written down at least one week in advance. You know what that means – lots of taste testing!

Yesterday I was playing around with a pumpkin bread for our Thanksgiving breakfast. While I still don’t know if that’s the right bread for our holiday breakfast I’m happy to say I have the dessert part covered! As in this chocolate pecan cheesecake and a pumpkin pecan roll cake!

Chocolate pecan cheesecake recipe from Roxanashomebaking.com

Today will talk about the silky chocolate pecan cheesecake!

In my attempt of creating a fall inspired dessert fit for the Holiday season, pecans seem appropriate to be considered one of the ingredients. Simple pecan pie has never been a top choice dessert around here unless, of course, combined with chocolate but cheesecake has always been a favorite of ours.

To make a light, velvety cheesecake that won’t be too heavy on our tummies I decided to keep things simple.

For the crust I used Pillsbury pie crust. We all try to make a 7 course meal to impress family at Holiday dinner table but no one needs to know you cut corners and used a store-bought pie crust to make this cheesecake. Let’s keep it our secret!

Chocolate pecan cheesecake recipe

For the filling I used 2 packages of cream cheese mixed with eggs and sugar poured over a layer of chopped pecans and chocolate chips.

Once the cheesecake is baked and chilled I decorated it with more chopped pecans and drizzled some chocolate ganache on top.

The cheesecake was just as I was excepting. Smooth and velvety, with crunchy pecans in every bite. Now I have a dessert worthy of my Thanksgiving table, don’t you think?

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You know what day is today? It’s the first Monday of the month, that means it’s time to party! Bring on the chocolate and the pecans!

Yes! Pecans are the secret ingredient this month!

If you’re new here and would like to party along with us, we’ll happy to have you. Here are the few simple rules everyone has to follow so we can all have fun!

1.) Blog about your chocolate treat. Your recipe must include the two ingredients we choose. It can be a simple no bake treat or a sophisticated layer cake, the complexity level of the recipe is totally up to you.

2.) Include a link back to a monthly round-up or the Chocolate party page.  Optional, add the Chocolate Party logo in your blog post or on your sidebar.

3.) Your recipe must be published during the current month. Please do not link old recipes, they will be deleted.

All submitted posts will be pinned to the Chocolate party Pinterest board and will be promoted on other social media platform using the #chocolateparty hashtag.

I hope you’ll join our party and bake along with us. Also, if you’d like to know what are we up to and what ingredients we pick for the next parties, join our Facebook group.

Chocolate pecan cheesecake recipe

Yields one 11" round cheesecake

Silky cheesecake featuring two layers of chopped pecans and chocolate chips will be the centerpiece of your holiday table!

10 minPrep Time

35 minCook Time

4 hrTotal Time

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Ingredients

  • 1 Pillsbury refrigerated pie crust
  • 2/3 cup (Hershey's) semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 2/3 cup (Fisher) chopped pecans
  • 2 X 8 oz packages (Philadelphia) cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 tablespoons chocolate chips + 1 tablespoon heavy cream

Instructions

  1. Heat the oven at 350F.
  2. Remove the pie crust from the package and let sit at room temperature for 5 minutes.
  3. With your fingers press the pie crust on the bottom and sides of an 11 inch round pan with a removable bottom. Once the pie crust is arranged, sprinkle with 2/3 cup pecans and 2/3 cup chocolate chips.
  4. In the mixing bowl of a stand-up mixer, with the paddle attachment on, add the cream cheese and sugar. Beat on slow to medium speed until combined.
  5. Add the eggs, beating on low speed just until incorporated.
  6. Pour the cheesecake filling in the prepared pan over the pecans and chocolate chips.
  7. Bake in preheated oven for 35 minutes or until center appears set when gently shaken.
  8. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let cool in the pan for 30 minutes at room temperature.
  9. Gently loosen the sides of the pan for easy removal one the cheesecake is completely chilled.
  10. Just before serving, sprinkle the cheesecake with the remaining pecans.
  11. In a small bowl combine the chocolate chips and heavy cream. Microwave for few seconds until the chocolate is melted and drizzle over the cheesecake.
  12. Slice and enjoy!
  13. Keep the leftover cheesecake covered in the refrigerator.
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Looking for more chocolate pecan recipes? Check out these tempting desserts my friends brought to the chocolate party!

 

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Filed Under: Chocolate, Cupcakes and Cakes, Holiday, Recipe, Thanksgiving Tagged With: cheesecake, chocolate, chocolate chips, Chocolate Pecan Cheesecake, cream cheese, holiday, pecans, pie crust, Pillsbury, Thanksgiving

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Roxana has a passion for all things food, a sweet tooth that can’t be tamed and a severe case of the wanderlust
With an audience in search for real food and no fuss recipes, I make midweek meals exciting sharing approachable recipes, both sweet and savory, that taste completely sinful.

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  1. The Café Sucre Farine says

    November 4, 2013 at 9:36 am

    Looks wonderful Roxana, love everything about your yummy dessert. I think you'll have some very happy faces at the Thanksgiving table!
    Reply
  2. Laura (Tutti Dolci) says

    November 4, 2013 at 11:40 am

    Such an incredible cheesecake, I would love to try a slice!
    Reply
  3. Sue/the view from great island says

    November 4, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    Gorgeous, pinning right now!
    Reply
  4. Laura @ Lauras Baking Talent says

    November 4, 2013 at 12:26 pm

    This looks amazing. I need to start planning my Thanksgiving dishes as well : )
    Reply
  5. Erin @ Dinners, Dishes, and Desserts says

    November 4, 2013 at 4:33 pm

    What a gorgeous cheesecake. It sounds so perfect for fall with the pecans in there!
    Reply
  6. Liz says

    November 4, 2013 at 6:34 pm

    This cheesecake looks crazy good, Roxana! Sorry to miss this month's chocolate party...I'm taking a break from most of my groups through the holidays :)
    Reply
  7. torviewtoronto says

    November 4, 2013 at 7:54 pm

    cake and presentation looks fantastic
    Reply
  8. Martha in KS says

    November 4, 2013 at 8:49 pm

    I recommend this pumpkin coffeecake for your Thanksgiving breakfast. I made it last week & everyone adored it. http://blog.williams-sonoma.com/todays-recipe-pumpkin-coffee-cake-with-brown-sugar-pecan-streusel/
    Reply
  9. Nancy P.@thebittersideofsweet says

    November 4, 2013 at 9:08 pm

    This sounds amazing! Chocolate and pecans go well together!
    Reply
  10. Anne@FromMySweetHeart says

    November 4, 2013 at 9:35 pm

    Oh gorgeous cheesecake Roxana! My holiday desserts always have to feature pecans in some way. And though I love pecan pie....it's nice to switch it up some years. This looks so luscious and creamy! I think this needs to make it's debut on my holiday table this year! Thanks so much for another wonderful Chocolate Party! : )
    Reply
  11. Marta @ What Should I eat for breakfast today says

    November 5, 2013 at 3:52 am

    OMG, it's like a dream come true :D yummy!
    Reply
  12. Emily @ Life on Food says

    November 5, 2013 at 9:26 am

    Roxana you always make the best looking desserts. I loved this month's secret ingredient. And this cheesecake would trump pecan pie any day for me.
    Reply
  13. Cate @ Chez CateyLou says

    November 5, 2013 at 8:18 pm

    This cheesecake looks delicious! I love this month's chocolate party - nothing is better to me than chocolate and nuts. I want to bake something this weekend and join the party!
    Reply
  14. Kitchen Belleicious says

    November 5, 2013 at 10:21 pm

    Chocolate and pecan are a great combo and I love that you didn;t do a pie out of it but a cheesecake! It looks delicious
    Reply
  15. Heather @ French Press says

    November 7, 2013 at 10:39 pm

    this is the perfect cheesecake for the holidays
    Reply
  16. Cindys Recipes and Writings says

    November 9, 2013 at 8:03 pm

    Wow Roxana what a gorgeous color and texture of this cheesecake !
    Reply
  17. Annamaria @ Bakewell Junction says

    November 10, 2013 at 6:40 pm

    Roxana, Thanks for hosting the party. Hope you like my Chocolate Bourbon Pecan Pie. Annamaria
    Reply

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