Description
These Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the sweet, nutty flavors of pecan pie. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious topping, these bars are perfect for any occasion and are sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 2 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 18 full-size graham crackers)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 (8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pecan Pie Layer:
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup heavy whipping cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13×9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving extra parchment over the edges for easy removal. Set aside.
- Make the Crust: In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers and sugar until fine crumbs form. Add the melted butter and pulse until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish using the bottom of a cup or your hand. Set aside.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Layer: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract with an electric mixer for 3-5 minutes, until the mixture is smooth and fluffy. Spread this cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust and set aside.
- Make the Pecan Pie Layer: In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, butter, and salt. Stir constantly and bring to a boil. Boil for 1 minute, then remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and chopped pecans, then let the mixture cool slightly.
- Assemble and Bake: Gently spoon the pecan pie mixture over the cheesecake layer to avoid it sinking to the bottom. Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 35 minutes.
- Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Serve: Use the parchment paper to lift the bars from the baking dish, slice into 16 bars, and enjoy!
Notes
- For best results, allow the bars to chill overnight to enhance the flavors and texture.
- You can top these bars with whipped cream for an extra special touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg