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    Home » Recipes » Desserts

    Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

    Published: Sep 24, 2023 · Modified: Nov 15, 2024 by Eileen Murphy Kelly

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    These Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars are the perfect holiday dessert. A buttery pecan crust is topped with a creamy cheesecake filling and then finished with a gooey pecan pie topping.

    Pecan Pie Cheesecake bars stacked up on a plate.

    For specifics on the recipe use the table of contents to click on sections of the recipe.

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    • Why you'll love this recipe
    • Ingredient List
    • Equipment
    • Instructions
    • Eileen's Tips for Success
    • Variations
    • Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips
    • Serving Suggestions
    • Similar recipes
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    Why you'll love this recipe

    • The pecan crust is buttery and delicious.
    • The cheesecake filling is creamy, sweet, and refreshing.
    • The pecan pie topping is gooey and perfect.
    • These pecan cheesecake squares are easy to make and can be made ahead.
    • Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars is a delicious dessert is a combination of pecan pie and a creamy cheesecake recipe

    Ingredient List

    Ingredients to make pecan pie cheesecale bars with text overlay.

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    For the crust:

    • graham cracker crumbs
    • granulated white sugar
    • unsalted butter, melted
    • non-stick baking spray

    For the cheesecake:

    • cream cheese, room temperature
    • sour cream, room temperature
    • dark brown sugar, packed
    • large eggs, room temperature
    • egg yolks, room temperature
    • vanilla extract
    • all-purpose flour

    For the pecan pie filling layer:

    • unsalted butter
    • heavy cream
    • light brown sugar, packed
    • vanilla extract
    • light corn syrup
    • chopped pecans

    Equipment

    • 9x13 inch casserole dish
    • Parchment Paper
    • Food Processor
    • Stand Mixer

    Instructions

    This is an overview of the recipe. The full instructions are below in the recipe card.

    Prepare the pie crust:

    1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C. Prepare a 9" x 13" baking dish with parchment paper. Spritz the paper with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.
    A glass bowl with graham crackers to make the crust for pecan pie bars.
    1. Place the graham crackers and sugar into a food processor. Pulse until the crackers are finely ground.
    2. Add the melted butter and pulse again until the butter is evenly incorporated.
    Graham cracker crust in a large baking pan.
    1. Press the graham cracker mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set aside.

    Prepare the cheesecake:

    A stand mixer mixing bowl with cream cheese blended in the bowl.
    1. In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment or, in a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer with beaters attached, beat the cream cheese at medium speed until light and creamy.
    2. Add the sour cream and continue beating until well blended, scraping down the sides as needed.
    Add eggs into cream cheese batter for pecan cheesecake pie bars.
    1. To the batter, eggs, vanilla extract, and flour.
    A mixing bowl with cream cheese ingredients with a side baking sheet with graham cracker crust.
    1. Beat until combined and smooth.
    A prepared baking pan filled with pecan cream cheese in the pan.
    1. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

    Make the pecan pie layer:

    1. Before removing the cheesecake layer from the refrigerator, make the pecan pie layer by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
    2. To the melted butter, add the heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla, and corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often. Stir in the pecans and mix until well-coated.
    Pecan pie cheesecake bars made and in a large baking pan.
    1. Spoon the pecan pie layer over the cheesecake layer
    2. Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven or until the middle no longer jiggles and the pecans are golden.
    3. Cool for at least one hour at room temperature before covering and refrigerating overnight.
    4. When the pecan bars are cool, cut into bars using a sharp knife
    Stacked pecan pie cheesecake bars on a plate.

    Eileen's Tips for Success

    • If you don't have a processor you can use store-bought ground cracker crumbs, or you can crush them with a storage bag and a rolling pin.
    • To prevent the bars from sticking to the pan, make sure you line the pan with parchment paper and spritz it lightly with nonstick cooking spray.
    • Be sure to refrigerate these bars for at least 1 hour before cutting them. This will help them to set up so they are easier to cut.
    • The best way to tell when these pecan pie bars are done is to give the pan a gentle shake. If the middle jiggles, they need to bake for a few minutes longer. You can also insert a toothpick into the center of the bars. If it comes out clean, they are done.
    Pecan Pie Cheesecake bars stacked on a plate.

    Variations

    Do you want to change up this recipe? Here are some ways to change the flavor of this dish.

    • Crust: Instead of using a graham cracker crust, you could make a pecan crust by finely grinding 1 ½ cups of pecans with ¼ cup of sugar. Add the melted butter and pulse until combined. Proceed with the recipe as directed.
    • Topping: You could also make these bars without the pecan pie topping. Simply omit that step and bake the bars as directed.
    • Alcohol: For a twist on the flavor, you could add a few drops of bourbon to the pecan pie mixture.
    • Cheese: If you want an extra-rich cheesecake, you could use mascarpone cheese in place of cream cheese.

    Make ahead, storage, and freezer tips

    Storage - Store leftover pecan pie cheesecake bars in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

    Freezer: You can also freeze these bars for up to 3 months. They should be placed in a freezer-safe bag or airtight freezer-safe container.

    Thaw overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

    Serving Suggestions

    • Maple Glazed Ham
    • Pumpkin Mac and Cheese
    • Sweet Potato Casserole with Pecans

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    Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

    Pecan Pie cheesecake bars are all the delicious flavors from cheesecake and pecan pie together in one delicious bar.
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    Course: Dessert
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: pecan cheesecake bars, pecan pie cheesecake bars, pecan pie cheesecake recipe
    Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 55 minutes minutes
    chilling: 1 day day 2 hours hours
    Total Time: 1 day day 3 hours hours 25 minutes minutes
    Servings: 24 bars
    Calories: 312kcal
    Author: Eileen Kelly

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    Equipment Needed:

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    • 9x13 inch casserole dish
    • Parchment Paper
    • Food Processor
    • Stand Mixer

    Ingredients

    For the crust

    • 16 graham crackers
    • ¼ cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
    • non-stick baking spray

    For the cheesecake

    • 3 (8) ounce packages cream cheese, room temperature
    • 1 cup sour cream, room temperature
    • ½ cup dark brown sugar, packed
    • 3 large eggs, room temperature
    • 2 egg yolks, room temperature
    • 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
    • 2 teaspoons all-purpose flour

    For the pecan pie topping:

    • ½ cup unsalted butter
    • ½ cup heavy cream
    • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
    • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
    • ½ cup light corn syrup
    • 2 cups chopped pecans

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    Instructions

    • Preheat the oven to 350°F/177°C. Prepare a 9" x 13" baking dish with parchment paper. Spritz the paper with nonstick cooking spray. Set aside.

    Prepare the Crust

    • Place the graham crackers and sugar into a food processor. Pulse until the crackers are finely ground.
    • Add the melted butter and pulse again until the butter is evenly incorporated
    • Press the graham cracker mixture into the prepared baking dish. Set aside.

    To prepare the cheesecake layer:

    • In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddles attached or, in a large mixing bowl using a hand mixer with beaters attached, beat the cream cheese at medium speed until light and creamy.
    • Add the sour cream and continue beating until well blended, scraping down the sides as needed.
    • To the batter, add the sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and flour, beating until combined and smooth.
    • Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

    To prepare the pecan pie layer

    • Before removing the cheesecake layer from the refrigerator, make the pecan pie layer by melting the butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat.
    • To the melted butter, add the heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla, and corn syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil, stirring often.
    • Stir in the pecans and mix until well-coated. Spoon the pecan pie layer over the cheesecake layer.
    • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes in the preheated oven or until the middle no longer jiggles and the pecans are golden.
    • Cool for at least one hour at room temperature prior to covering and refrigerating overnight.
    • Prior to serving, cut into bars using a sharp knife.
    • Store in a covered airtight container in the refrigerator.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 312kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 436IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1mg
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