pecan cheesecake squares - nutty goodness
You can try this without nuts also :-) GOODNESS GOOD!
prep time
30 Min
cook time
40 Min
method
Bake
yield
12 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- - now, these first 4 ingredients are for the shortbread layer, now these next ingredients are for the cheesecake layer
- (2) 8oz packages softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- - now, these next ingredients are for the pecan pie layer
- 3/4 cup firmly packed dark brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/3 cup melted butter, slightly cooled, not too warm
- 3 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups pecans, whole chopped or in pieces, your choice.
How To Make pecan cheesecake squares - nutty goodness
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Step 1Preheat 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. - Last Step: Don't forget to share! Post a picture of your finished recipe here and on your favorite social network. Don't forget to tag Just A Pinch and include #justapinchrecipes!
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