Description
These Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars combine rich creamy cheesecake with sticky caramelized pecan pie topping on a buttery crust. Sweet, crunchy, and indulgent, they’re the perfect dessert bars for holidays, parties, or anytime you crave a decadent homemade treat.
📝 Ingredients
🧈 Crust
2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup melted butter
2 tbsp brown sugar
🍰 Cheesecake Layer
16 oz cream cheese, softened
¾ cup sugar
2 eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
🍯 Pecan Pie Topping
1 cup chopped pecans
½ cup brown sugar
⅓ cup corn syrup or maple syrup
2 tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla extract
Pinch of salt
👨🍳 Instructions
🧈 Crust
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix graham crumbs, butter, and brown sugar.
Press into lined baking pan and bake 8 minutes.
🍰 Cheesecake Layer
Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs and vanilla.
Pour over crust evenly.
🍯 Pecan Topping
In saucepan, melt butter with brown sugar and syrup.
Stir in pecans, vanilla, and salt.
Spoon topping gently over cheesecake layer.
🔥 Bake
Bake 30–35 minutes until center is set.
Cool completely, then chill before slicing into bars.
⏱ Prep & Cook Time
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 35 mins
Chill Time: 2 hours
Total Time: ~2 hrs 50 mins
🍽 Servings
12 bars
🔥 Nutrition (Approx Per Bar)
Calories: 420
Protein: 5g
Carbs: 36g
Fat: 28g
