Danish Cheesecake

Prep: 20 min Cook: 35 min Cuisine: American

Danish Cheesecake is a rich, creamy dessert featuring a buttery crust topped with a smooth cream cheese layer and a crunchy pecan topping. Sweet, nutty, and indulgent, it pairs beautifully with coffee or as a special treat for gatherings and celebrations.

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Ingredients

  • 1 stick margarine
  • 1 egg
  • 1 butter yellow cake mix
  • 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 box powdered sugar
  • chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Mix the margarine, egg, and cake mix together until crumbly, then press into a 9 x 13-inch pan.
  2. In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese, eggs, and powdered sugar until smooth.
  3. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
  4. Sprinkle the top with chopped pecans.
  5. Bake for 35 minutes at 350°F.
  6. Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

953 kcal 48% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.6g 15% DV
Total Fat 73.5g 94% DV
Carbs 70.9g 26% DV
Fiber 2.4g 9% DV
Sugar 26.3g 53% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 413.5mg 18% DV
Potassium 405.5mg 9% DV
Cholesterol 226.5mg 76% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 107.8mcg 12% DV
Vitamin C 0.5mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.1mcg 1% DV
Calcium 150.3mg 12% DV
Iron 1.9mg 11% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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