Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and crunchy pecan pie filling, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. This indulgent dessert is perfect for any occasion, whether you’re hosting friends or treating yourself. Each bar delivers a rich blend of flavors and textures that evoke warmth and celebration. With simple preparation steps, these bars promise to impress everyone at your next gathering!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¼ cup light corn syrup
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and stir in ½ cup sugar. Press into a greased baking pan to form the crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add ¾ cup sugar, then mix in vanilla and eggs one at a time until just combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for about 25 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- For the topping, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, and corn syrup in a bowl. Spread over the baked cheesecake.
- Return to the oven and bake for an additional 20–25 minutes or until bubbly and golden brown.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg