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The best pecan cheesecake bars Recipe

The best pecan cheesecake bars Recipe


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  • Author: Sophia
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 16 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Indulge in the deliciousness of these pecan cheesecake bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and a decadent pecan topping. Perfect for any occasion!


Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 graham crackers)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted (salted or unsalted)
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Cheesecake Filling:

  • 16 oz cream cheese (2 blocks), softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

Pecan Topping:

  • 1 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1/4 cup light corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Graham cracker crust: Combine ingredients, press into pan, and bake.
  2. Cheesecake filling: Cream ingredients, beat in eggs, stir in vanilla, and bake.
  3. Pecan topping: Cook ingredients, pour over baked cheesecake, and chill.

Notes

  • You can refrigerate the bars overnight for best results.
  • Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the pecan topping to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 25 minutes
  • Cook Time: 35 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bar
  • Calories: 354
  • Sugar: 23g
  • Sodium: 274mg
  • Fat: 26g
  • Saturated Fat: 13g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0.3g
  • Carbohydrates: 28g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 77mg