"Dense, tangy, and creamy New York style Caramel Pecan Cheesecake is topped with a salted apple cider caramel and doesn't require a full water bath!..."
INGREDIENTS
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2 cups ground graham crackers (280g)
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¼ cup granulated sugar (50g)
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½ cup pecans (50g)
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¼ teaspoon kosher salt
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½ cup unsalted butter (melted (113g))
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32 oz full-fat cream cheese (room temperature (4 blocks))
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1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar (267g)
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¼ cup cornstarch (30g)
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4 large eggs (room temperature)
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2 teaspoons vanilla paste or extract
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1 cup full-fat sour cream (room temperature (235g))
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64 fl oz apple cider
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1 cup granulated sugar (200g)
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½ cup light brown sugar (100g)
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½ cup unsalted butter (room temperature & cut into tablespoons (113g))
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⅓ cup heavy whipping cream (80ml)
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2 teaspoons flaky sea salt
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1 cup pecan halves or pieces ((a heaping cup) ~115g)