These Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars bring the best of both dessert worlds to your Sweet Sundae table by layering smooth, tangy cheesecake beneath rich, buttery pecan pie topping. The graham cracker crust provides the perfect foundation for these two iconic flavors that somehow taste even better together than apart. They’re ideal for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you can’t decide between pecan pie and cheesecake—now you don’t have to choose.
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
Recipe by Daily Disher
Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars combine graham cracker crust, silky cream cheese filling, and gooey pecan pie topping for an irresistible mashup of two beloved desserts.
Course: Dessert
/Cuisine: American
/Difficulty: Medium
Servings
16
Prep time
30 minutes
Cooking time
1 hour
Calories
450 kcal
1 hour 30 minutes
Ingredients
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
½ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 ¼ cups pecans, chopped
1 cup brown sugar, packed
½ cup heavy cream
4 tbsp unsalted butter
Directions
1.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2.
In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until well combined and press into the prepared pan.
3.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
4.
Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition until just combined. Pour over the graham cracker crust.
5.
In a saucepan, combine the pecans, brown sugar, heavy cream, and unsalted butter. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.
6.
Spread the pecan mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer and bake for 30-40 minutes, until set.
7.
Allow to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts
Total number of serves:
4 servings
Calories:
450kcal
Cholesterol:
0mg
Sodium:
620mg
Potassium:
400mg
Sugar:
1
Protein:
6g
Calcium:
60mg
Iron:
2mg