Description
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert that marries the creamy richness of cheesecake with the nutty sweetness of pecan pie. With a buttery graham cracker crust, smooth cheesecake filling, and a gooey pecan topping, these bars are perfect for any occasion. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, they are sure to impress at your next gathering or holiday celebration. Serve chilled or at room temperature for an unforgettable sweet treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
- ½ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ⅓ cup granulated sugar. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, remaining granulated sugar, eggs one at a time, and vanilla extract. Mix until fluffy.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- While baking, combine chopped pecans with brown sugar and melted butter in a small bowl.
- Remove from oven and sprinkle the pecan mixture on top; gently press down with a spatula.
- Return to oven for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Slice into bars and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg