Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe

A decadent holiday dessert that combines gooey caramel pecan pie with tangy cheesecake for the ultimate indulgence! Perfect for any celebration, these bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a rich cheesecake filling, and a luscious pecan pie topping that’s simply irresistible.

Servings: 24 bars

Ingredients:

For the Crust:

• 13 graham crackers
• ¾ cup pecan halves
• 3 tablespoons light brown sugar
• ½ cup melted butter

For the Cheesecake:

• 24 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup sugar
• 4 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon salt

For the Pecan Pie Topping:

• 1 ¾ cups pecan halves, chopped
• ¾ cup light brown sugar
• ¾ cup heavy cream
• ½ cup butter
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon salt

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Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish with nonstick spray.
2. For the Crust: In a food processor, combine graham crackers, pecans, and brown sugar. Pulse until finely crushed. Add melted butter and pulse again until mixed. Press the crumb mixture into the prepared baking dish and bake for 10 minutes.
3. For the Cheesecake: Clean the food processor and blend the cream cheese, sour cream, sugar, eggs, flour, vanilla, and salt until smooth. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust and tap the dish on the counter to remove any air bubbles. Bake for 30-40 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
4. For the Pecan Pie Topping: In a saucepan, combine chopped pecans, brown sugar, cream, butter, cinnamon, and salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes. Remove from heat and pour the topping over the baked cheesecake, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
5. Allow the cheesecake to chill for at least 2 hours to set. Cut into bars using a serrated knife for clean edges (wipe the knife between cuts).

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Notes:

• For a round cheesecake: Use a 9 ½ inch springform pan, pressing the crust about 2/3 of the way up the sides. Bake the cheesecake for 50-60 minutes and chill for at least 3 hours before serving.

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Nutrition (Per Serving):

• Calories: 391 kcal
• Carbohydrates: 26g
• Protein: 5g
• Fat: 31g
• Saturated Fat: 14g
• Cholesterol: 98mg
• Sodium: 330mg
• Potassium: 137mg
• Fiber: 1g
• Sugar: 20g
• Vitamin A: 835 IU
• Vitamin C: 1mg
• Calcium: 71mg
• Iron: 1mg