Name: Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups graham cracker crumbs; 3 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 cup butter, melted; FILLING:; 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 1-1/4 cups chopped pecans; 3 large eggs, room temperature; 1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

While making pecan pie cheesecake bars takes some time, the effort is well rewarded. Cut them into big or small squares to make your perfect sweet treat.

Ingredients

2 cups graham cracker crumbs

3 tablespoons sugar

1/2 cup butter, melted

FILLING:

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1-1/4 cups chopped pecans

3 large eggs, room temperature

1 jar (12-1/4 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

Instructions

1 Assemble the crust

2 Preheat the oven to 375°F. Next, grease and line an 11x7-inch baking dish with parchment paper. In a large bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, sugar and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the baking dish until it’s about 1 inch thick. Bake until just browned, approximately six to eight minutes. Remove and cool to room temperature.

3 Make the filling

4 In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and vanilla just until smooth. Spread on top of the crust. Next, add the layer of chopped pecans.

5 Add the caramel topping

6 In a small bowl, whisk the eggs and caramel sauce until blended and slowly pour it over the pecans.

7 Bake the cheesecake bars until the filling is browned and bubbly, 35 to 40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for one hour. Refrigerate the pan for four hours or overnight before cutting into bars. Editor's Tip: If you notice that the crust is browning too quickly, loosely cover the edges with foil.