Description
These Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars are the perfect blend of two favorite desserts: creamy cheesecake and sweet, gooey pecan pie. With a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake layer, and decadent pecan pie topping, these bars are an irresistible treat for the holidays or any special occasion. Easy to make and packed with flavor, they're a crowd-pleaser every time.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pecan Pie Topping:
- 1 cup pecans (chopped)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup corn syrup
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven:
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. - Make the Crust:
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Layer:
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating after each addition.
- Mix in the vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked crust and smooth the top.
- Make the Pecan Pie Topping:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together brown sugar, corn syrup, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, and eggs until fully combined.
- Stir in chopped pecans.
- Gently spoon the pecan mixture over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares.
- Serve:
- Cut into bars and enjoy! Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
Notes
- For an extra decadent treat, drizzle the bars with caramel sauce before serving.
- These bars can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg