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17) Butter Pecan Rum Philadelphia Filling

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz 450 g cream cheese, room temperature
  • 2/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar packed
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 1/4 cup dark rum or 2 tbsp rum + 2 tbsp milk for kids
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup chopped buttered pecans cooled and toasted
  • Pinch of salt

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Add sugars and beat until creamy, scraping bowl once.
  3. Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in sour cream, rum, vanilla, and salt until smooth.
  4. Fold in chopped pecans gently. Pour into a prepared crust or springform pan.
  5. Bake 40–50 minutes until edges set and center slightly jiggly. Cool, then chill at least 4 hours.