Description
Delicious caramel pecan cheesecake bars with a buttery crust, creamy filling, and crunchy pecan topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes. Let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Pour filling over the crust. Drizzle with caramel sauce and swirl lightly.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Use room-temperature cream cheese for smoother filling.
- Toast pecans for extra flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: caramel pecan cheesecake bars, dessert recipe, easy cheesecake bars