Pecan Cheesecake Bars

This cheesecake bar recipe has a crumb crust topped with a cream cheese mixture.

10 min.prep time 1:40total time
25 bars
4.5 4 Ratings

Ingredients

Crumb Mixture

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/3 cup LAND O LAKES® Butter, softened
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Filling

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

Heat oven to 350°F. Combine flour, brown sugar and butter in large bowl. Beat at low speed until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Reserve 3/4 cup crumb mixture; set aside.

Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of ungreased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Meanwhile, combine all filling ingredients in small bowl. Beat at low speed until well mixed. Spread filling over hot, partially baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture; press lightly into filling.

Continue baking for 30 to 40 minutes or until filling is set. Cool completely; cut into bars. Store refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts (1 bar)

Calories: 80

Fat: 6g

Cholesterol: 15mg

Sodium: 45mg

Carbohydrates: 7g

Dietary Fiber: 0g

Protein: 1g

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Recipe Comments & Reviews

4
I have used walnuts. I also tried them with chocolate chips. They are all wonderful.
Posted Dec 21 2009 by Lorraine
5
You can add chocolate chips or chocolate shavings right before baking.
Posted Oct 10 2008 by ellen
5
WHAT CAN I SAY. THEY ARE VERY GOOD.
Posted Aug 11 2008 by Joanne
4
It is a very good recipe to try
Posted Aug 11 2008 by Susan

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