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Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
Pecan pie cheesecake bars combine all that you love about cheesecake and pecan pie. Pecan cheesecake bars are the perfect dessert.
Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Refrigerate
3 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs
Servings: 12
Calories: 361 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups finely crushed graham crackers
- 3 Tablespoons unsalted butter melted
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz. cream cheese at room temp
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the Pecan Pie Layer:
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 cup pecans roughly chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper then spray it with a non-stick cooking spray.
- In a medium bowl, stir together the crushed graham crackers and melted butter. Transfer the mixture into the prepared pan and press it firmly into an even layer.
- Beat together the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating between each addition, then pour the cheesecake mixture a top the crust, spreading it into an even layer.
- Add the corn syrup, brown sugar, butter, salt, vanilla extract and heavy cream to a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat stirring constantly. Cook for 1 minute and then remove from the heat. The stir in the chopped pecans. Pour this mixture over the cheesecake layer and spread it into an even layer if possible.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the cheesecake is set and the pecan layer is golden brown.
- Remove the cheesecake from the oven and let them cool completely before covering the pan with plastic wrap and refrigerating the cheesecake for 3 hours.
- Remove the cheesecake from the fridge, slice it into bars and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
361kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
34g
(11%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
24g
(37%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
8g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
78mg
(26%)
Sodium
219mg
(9%)
Potassium
116mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
26g
(52%)
Vitamin A
640IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
56mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 12Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 361
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 361kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 34g | 11% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 24g | 37% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 78mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 219mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 116mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 26g | 52% |
| Vitamin A | 640IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.