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pecan cheesecake squares - nutty goodness

Recipe by
Jodeana Huss King
Roanoke Rapids, NC

You can try this without nuts also :-) GOODNESS GOOD!

yield 12 serving(s)
prep time 30 Min
cook time 40 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pecan cheesecake squares - nutty goodness

  • 1 1/2 c
    all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 c
    firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    softened butter
  • 1/2 c
    finely chopped pecans
  • now, these first 4 ingredients are for the shortbread layer, now these next ingredients are for the cheesecake layer
  • (2) 8oz pkg
    softened cream cheese
  • 1/2 c
    sugar
  • 1/2 c
    milk
  • 2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • now, these next ingredients are for the pecan pie layer
  • 3/4 c
    firmly packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    light corn syrup
  • 1/3 c
    melted butter, slightly cooled, not too warm
  • 3 lg
    eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/4 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    vanilla extract
  • 1 1/2 c
    pecans, whole chopped or in pieces, your choice.

How To Make pecan cheesecake squares - nutty goodness

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350. For the shortbread layer: In a medium bowl, combine flour and 3/4 cup brown sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press mixture evenly into bottom of a greased 9x13" baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes; remove from oven, and cool slightly, about 10 minutes. For the cheesecake layer: Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer outfitted with a paddle attachment, and beat at medium speed until smooth. Beat in sugar. Add milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla, and beat until combined. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled shortbread layer. Bake for 15 minutes; remove from oven and cool slightly, about 10 minutes. For the pecan pie layer: In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter. Gently stir in the eggs, salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir in 1 1/2 cups pecans. Pour pecan mixture over cooled cheesecake layer. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until center is set and pecan pie layer is a rich brown color.

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