Praline Cheesecake
Praline Cheesecake is a rich, indulgent dessert that combines the creamy texture of classic cheesecake with the buttery, caramelized crunch of praline. It typically features a graham cracker or cookie crust, a smooth cream cheese filling, and is topped with a praline sauce or candied pecans. This variation is a popular American dessert, often associated with Southern cuisine due to the traditional use of pecans in praline.
🍽️ Nutrition at a glance
This dessert is very high in fat and carbohydrates, with a significant amount of sugar and calories. It provides a good source of calcium and some protein from the cream cheese, but is primarily an energy-dense treat.
Nutrition breakdown
| Calories | 450 kcal |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Carbs | 40 g |
| Fat | 30 g |
| Fiber | 1 g |
| Sugar | 32 g |
| Sodium | 320 mg |
| Calcium | 100 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg |
| Vitamin A | 250 IU |
| Iron | 1.5 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Phosphorus | 90 mg |
| Selenium | 6 mcg |
Per 1 slice (125 g) · estimated, varies by recipe
💡 What's interesting
Culturally, the praline topping is a nod to New Orleans confectionery traditions, merging a French-inspired candy with the quintessential American cheesecake. Nutritionally, the pecans in the praline add a dose of healthy monounsaturated fats and minerals like manganese, though this is overshadowed by the overall sugar and saturated fat content.
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