Description
These Pecan Pie Cheesecake Layer Bars offer a delightful contrast of creamy cheesecake and crunchy pecan pie topping. The buttery crust adds a rich texture, while the sweet and nutty flavors create a heavenly dessert experience that melts in your mouth.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the pecan pie topping:
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- ½ cup light corn syrup
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla.
- Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix together chopped pecans, corn syrup, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour the pecan mixture over the cheesecake layer, spreading it evenly.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the topping is set and slightly bubbly. The edges should be golden brown.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Make-ahead: These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Storage: Keep in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Substitutions: Use almond flour for a gluten-free crust or maple syrup instead of corn syrup for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 grams
- Sodium: 200 milligrams
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 35 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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