Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars Recipe
The Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars Recipe is a must-try treat. It combines creamy cheesecake with a buttery pecan pie topping.
Ingredients
For crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
For cheesecake:
- 16 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For pecan topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 eggs
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line pan with parchment for easy lift.
- Mix crumbs, sugar, and butter for crust.
- Press crust into the pan evenly.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then cool.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy.
- Add sugar and mix until combined well.
- Add eggs one at a time.
- Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
- Pour cheesecake over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes until set.
- For topping, whisk sugar, syrup, and butter.
- Add eggs, vanilla, and chopped pecans.
- Pour pecan mixture over cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35 minutes until set and golden.
- Cool bars to room temperature fully.
- Chill in fridge for at least 4 hours.
- Lift bars and slice with a sharp knife.
- Serve chilled and enjoy the rich taste.
Notes
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smooth filling.
- Let the crust cool before adding the cheesecake.
- Chill bars before slicing for clean cuts.
- Use fresh pecans for a better flavor.
- Line pan with parchment for easy removal.