Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
Mix it up this holiday season and make pecan pie cheesecake bars instead of a whole pie!
Dessert bars are always a nice alternative recipe for holidays and special occasions. They're just easier to share! Try these pecan pie cheesecake bars out this Thanksgiving or anytime you're craving sweets. They really bring something special to the plate. If you're looking for the easiest (and best) pecan pie cheesecake bars, you've come to the right place!
Made with a graham cracker crust and both coffee and vanilla extracts in the cheesecake, these bars have some of the most amazingly-creamy and decadent flavors.
This simple dessert recipe can be made in under an hour, meaning you can treat yourself to a great recipe that you aren't soon to find anywhere else this holiday season. Win-win.
Yields16 Bars
Preparation Time30 min
Cooking Time40 min
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, room temp
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 2 teaspoons coffee extract
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 cups chopped pecans
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Directions
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Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray then line the pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang like a sling.
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In a medium mixing bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs with the sugar and mix well. Add the melted butter and mix until fully combined.Evenly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the baking pan.
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In the bowl of a stand mixer add the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, coffee and vanilla extracts and salt. Using the whisk attachment mix on medium speed until the mixture is well combined and smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.
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In a small saucepan combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, cream, butter, salt and vanilla. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat constantly stirring. Cook for 1 more minute then remove the mixture from the heat. Mix in the chopped pecans. Pour the mixture over the cheesecake layer and carefully smooth over.
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Bake for 40 minutes until the cheesecake bars are set and the top is golden.
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Let cool completely then cover with foil and chill for 4-5 hours or overnight.
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Lift the cheesecake bars out of the pan using the parchment sling then cut into bars.
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FoodLover
May 31, 2018
Just when you think you've had all the good cheesecakes you find another delicious recipe. These cheesecake bars look awesome. I love pecans too so I'm definitely going to love this recipe. This is a keeper for school bakes too! It's quick and easy to make and looks fail proof!
Rnbowgrl
Mar 31, 2018
I'm so glad I found this recipe...I love, love, love pecan pie but I never make or buy it because I don't want to eat the whole thing. lol I'm wondering, can these cheesecake bars be frozen, and if so, how well and for how long will they keep? This recipe would so fun to put into cupcake liners and then give away as a gift. Yum, I'd love to be on that gift list!
daniellek
Jan 26, 2018
These desserts bars were super sweet and definitely tasted like pecan pie. The cheesecake wasn't the best texture, but it was decent.
Princess Carolyn
Jan 26, 2018
These were so yummy! I would definitely make them during the holiday season, and they would be a total hit.
shelizabeth99
Jan 24, 2018
I really liked these! I'm usually not a fan of cheesecake because it's too rich for me, but this was just the perfect amount of sweetness.
Mistress of All Ev il
Jan 24, 2018
Something was off in these bars. The pecan pie part was a hit. It WAS SO DAMN GOOD. But the cheesecake part was a bit gritty. Ugh. The flavors were there, the texture was just off. Otherwise, I'd give this 5 stars. But, alas, 4 will have to do.
nataliegrace
Jan 24, 2018
These were sooo good! I'm not crazy about the filling in traditional pecan pies, so replacing it with cheesecake is a great idea. I would definitely make these again!
Jenny H
Jan 24, 2018
Combining two great things isn't always a success, but it was here! The pecan pie part was bar far my favorite.
kblindt 8571579
Jan 24, 2018
Rich, creamy and delicious! There goes my resolution to eat healthier. But, it was worth it!
Polly Esther
Jan 24, 2018
Pecan pie and cheesecake are two of my favorite things. Putting them together is like heaven!
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