Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

Total Time Prep: 25 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling
Yield 12 bars
Test Kitchen Approved
While making pecan pie cheesecake bars takes some time, the effort is well rewarded. Cut them into big or small squares to make your perfect sweet treat.

Ingredients

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • FILLING:
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1-1/4 cups chopped pecans
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°. Grease a Line a 11 x 7-in. baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, combine graham crackers, sugar and melted butter. Press into bottom about 1 inch up the sides of a greased 11x7-in. baking dish. Bake until just browned 6-8. Set aside; cool to room temperature.
  3. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar and vanilla until smooth. Spread into crust; sprinkle with pecans.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk eggs and caramel topping until blended. Pour slowly over pecans.
  5. Bake until browned and bubbly, 35-40 minutes (loosely cover edges with foil if crust browns too quickly). Cool on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate 4 hours or overnight before slicing.

Nutrition Facts

1 piece: 394 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 86mg cholesterol, 253mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.

Creamy, crunchy and absolutely delightful, pecan pie cheesecake bars are made with a traditional cheesecake crust and filling, then layered with a pecan pie topping. They're wonderful to bring to a holiday potluck—just cut into small squares so guests can easily snag 'em and enjoy. —Margaret Knoebel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
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