Description
Indulge in the perfect fusion of pecan pie and creamy cheesecake with these decadent Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars. A buttery graham cracker crust supports a luscious cheesecake layer topped with a gooey pecan pie filling. Ideal for holiday gatherings or anytime you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup sour cream
Pecan Pie Topping:
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper. Mix crust ingredients, press into pan, and bake.
- Make the Cheesecake Layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream. Pour over crust and bake.
- Prepare Pecan Pie Topping: Cook brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in pecans.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour pecan topping over baked cheesecake, bake until set. Cool, then refrigerate.
Notes
- Use a hot knife for clean slices.
- Bars freeze well for make-ahead treats.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
