Craving Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars? Try This Recipe!
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars combine rich cheesecake, a buttery graham cracker crust, and sweet pecan pie topping for a layered dessert that's perfect for holidays or anytime you need a crowd-pleasing treat. These cheesecake pecan bars are easy to make and full of flavor.
- Prep time
- 20 min
- Cook time
- 50 min
- Yield
- 12 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ¼ cup heavy cream
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ½ tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 ½ cups pecans, chopped
Instructions
- 1
Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with cooking spray.
- 2
In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand.
- 3
Press the mixture evenly into the baking dish's bottom. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let it cool.
- 4
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- 5
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- 6
Stir in vanilla extract and salt.
- 7
Evenly cover the chilled crust with the cheesecake filling.
- 8
Bake at 325°F for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- 9
Let it cool at room temperature while preparing the pecan pie topping.
- 10
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine brown sugar, corn syrup, heavy cream, butter, and salt. Stir continuously until smooth.
- 11
Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and pecans.
- 12
Pour the pecan pie topping evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- 13
Refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until completely set.
- 14
Slice into bars and enjoy!