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Pecan Cheesecake Bars
Pecan Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert that can be made quickly and easily. A great go-to recipe for a simple dessert without a lot of fuss.
Ingredients
For the crust and topping:
- 1 cup (120 g) all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup (67 g) firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/3 cup (75 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 g) chopped pecans
For the filling:
- 8 ounces (226 g) cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 ml) milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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Instructions
To make the crust and topping:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the flour, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Add the butter and mix with a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture forms crumbs that hold together when pinched. Mix in the pecans.
- Set aside about 3/4 cup of the crust mixture to use for the topping.
- Press the remaining crust mixture into the bottom of an 8-inch square baking pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
To make the filling:
- Using an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the cream cheese, sugar, milk, and vanilla until thoroughly combined and smooth.
- Spread the filling mixture evenly over the partially baked crust.
- Sprinkle the top of the filling with the reserved crust/topping mixture. Lightly press the topping into the filling.
- Bake 30 to 40 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Cool completely. Cover and chill for at least an hour before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Store the bars in an airtight container or wrapped well in plastic wrap up to 5 days in the refrigerator. Wrap the bars well in plastic wrap and place in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months in the freezer.
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