Decadent Pecan Delight Cheesecake

Oreo Base

• 24 Oreo cookies, crushed into fine crumbs
• 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

Pecan Filling

• 24 oz Norman's Kosher Cholov Yisroel Cream Cheese, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
• 4 large eggs, at room temperature
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1 cup pecans, chopped

Toasted Almonds Topping

• 1/2 cup sliced almonds
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 325°F.
2. In a medium bowl, mix together the Oreo cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom and up the sides of a 9-inch springform pan.
3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool on a wire rack for about 5 minutes. Leave the oven on.
4. In a large bowl, using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
5. Add the sugar, eggs, sour cream, vanilla extract, and salt to the bowl. Beat on low speed for 1 minute, then increase the speed to medium and beat for an additional 2 minutes until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
6. Stir in the chopped pecans and pour the mixture on top of the Oreo crust.
7. Bake the cheesecake for 1 hour, or until the center is almost set. Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door closed for 10 minutes.
8. Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let it cool to room temperature on a wire rack.
9. In a small saucepan, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and brown sugar, stirring constantly until the sugar is melted and the almonds are toasted, for about 3 minutes.
10. Add the heavy cream and Kosher salt to the saucepan and stir until combined. Cook, stirring constantly, for another 2-3 minutes until the mixture has thickened.
11. Pour the almond mixture over the cooled cheesecake, spreading it evenly and letting it drip down the sides a bit.
12. Cover the cheesecake and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before serving. Enjoy!