Description
Delicious bars combining the flavors of pecan pie and cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 cup melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Beat until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Pour cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
- In a small bowl, combine chopped pecans, corn syrup, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 2 tablespoons melted butter, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Spoon evenly over the cream cheese layer.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Do not overbake; the center should be mostly set but may jiggle slightly.
- Refrigerating is crucial for easy cutting.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: pecan pie, cheesecake, bars, dessert, baking