Description
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars combine two classic favorites into one spectacular treat that’ll make your holiday gathering a total hit. Creamy cheesecake meets crunchy pecan pie in a bar that delivers maximum deliciousness with minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese
- 4 large eggs
- 1 ¾ cups pecan halves
- 13 graham crackers
- 1 cup sugar
Crust and Binding Ingredients:
- ½ cup melted butter
- 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Supporting Flavor Ingredients:
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ¾ cup light brown sugar
- ¾ cup heavy cream
- ½ cup butter
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup pecan halves
Instructions
- Crush 13 graham crackers and ¾ cup pecan halves in a food processor until fine. Mix in 3 tablespoons brown sugar and ½ cup melted butter until combined.
- Press the crumb mixture into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F for 10 minutes to set your crust.
- Blend 24 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup sour cream, 1 cup sugar, 4 eggs, 1 tablespoon flour, 2 teaspoons vanilla, and ½ teaspoon salt in the food processor until completely smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over your pre-baked crust. Tap the dish to remove air bubbles.
- Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes, checking that your cheesecake is set with a toothpick test.
- Combine 1 ¾ cups chopped pecans, ¾ cup brown sugar, ¾ cup heavy cream, ½ cup butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and ½ teaspoon salt in a saucepan.
- Simmer the pecan mixture over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring constantly until it thickens.
- Pour the warm pecan topping evenly across your cheesecake layer.
- Refrigerate for 2-3 hours until the bars are completely chilled and firm.
- Slice into bars using a clean, sharp serrated knife for neat edges.
Notes
- Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for a smooth, lump-free cheesecake layer that blends perfectly.
- Check the bars after 30 minutes of baking, as oven temperatures vary and you want a slightly jiggly center that will set while cooling.
- For a gluten-free version, swap graham crackers with gluten-free cookie crumbs or ground nuts in the crust.
- Refrigerate the bars overnight for the best texture and flavor development, allowing the layers to meld together beautifully.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-53 minutes
- Category: Dessert Bars
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 498 kcal
- Sugar: 33 g
- Sodium: 196 mg
- Fat: 38 g
- Saturated Fat: 14 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 22 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 32 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 102 mg