Pies and Tarts

Praline Cream Cheese Pie

Praline Cream Cheese Pie has an oreo crust, a praline layer full of pecans, a creamy cream cheese layer, and

Serves 16
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 50 minutes

Plan on having some time for making this incredible southern dessert. There’s a little bit of wait time between making the layers. For a special occasion or Christmas dessert or Mardi Gras party, it is time well spent. You won’t find a more decadent dessert and that praline flavor is killer.

Each layer is easy to make. First a basic oreo crust. Then a praline layer is made on the stovetop with butter, light brown sugar, vanilla, and pecans. Once poured over the crust, it needs to be refrigerated for 1 to 2 hours before you add the cream cheese layer.

Then that layer needs to be chilled before you add the chocolate layer.

A whole lot of waiting but one bite and you’ll be hooked.

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Recipe adapted from Taste of Home

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Recipe

Praline Cream Cheese Pie

Praline Cream Cheese Pie has an oreo crust, a praline layer full of pecans,, a creamy cream cheese layer, and a chocolate ganache. Four layers of deliciousness! This is one rich dessert.

Serves 16
Prep 30 minutes
Cook 20 minutes
Total 50 minutes

Ingredients

Oreo Crust

26 Oreo cookies, (processed in food processor until ground)
5 tablespoons butter, (melted)

Praline

1 cup chopped pecans
1 1/2 cups butter, (cubed)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cream Cheese Filling

2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, (softened)
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar

Ganache

1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup heavy cream
whole pecans for garnish

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Combine oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter in a medium bowl. Press into the bottom of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
2
Sprinkle pecans on top of crust.
3
Make praline filling. In a medium saucepan, bring butter and brown sugar to a boil over medium heat, stirring constantly. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 minutes. (You only need to give it a quick stir occasionally during this part.)
4
Remove from heat. Stir in vanilla. Let it cool 2 to 3 minutes and then pour over pecans. Place in refrigerator until set, about 1 to 2 hours.
5
Make cream cheese filling. Use an electric mixer to beat all filling ingredients until smooth. Spread over praline layer and refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
6
Make ganache. Place chocolate chips and cream in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave 30 seconds. Stir. Microwave 20 seconds and stir until smooth. Pour over cream cheese layer.
7
Refrigerate 1 to 2 hours. Garnish with whole pecans if desired.