Description
Delightful Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with a sweet pecan pie filling, making them a perfect dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, toasted
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pecan pie filling
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking dish to prevent sticking.
- Combine the toasted pecans, graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a food processor. Pulse until well combined, then press firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust.
- Beat the cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth and creamy. Gradually add in the sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add the eggs to the cream cheese mixture one at a time, beating well after each addition until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking dish, spreading it evenly for a smooth surface.
- Drizzle the pecan pie filling over the cheesecake layer, using a toothpick or knife to gently swirl it into the mixture for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set and a little jiggle remains. Remove from the oven and let cool completely.
- Once cooled, drizzle with heavy cream and sprinkle with additional pecans if desired. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. For clean slices, dip the knife in hot water and wipe it dry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg