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Maple Pecan Cheesecake Bars

Maple Pecan Cheesecake Bars: Easy Indulgence for Every Occasion

Enjoy these Maple Pecan Cheesecake Bars, a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 320 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 glass baking dish
  • medium bowl
  • large bowl
  • small bowl

Ingredients
  

Graham Cracker Crust

  • 2.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • cup sugar
  • cup melted butter

Maple Cheesecake Mixture

  • 4 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon maple extract

Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • ¼ cup melted butter

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat the oven to 325° and lightly spray a 9×13 glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Graham Cracker Crust

  • In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter with a fork until combined.
  • Press graham cracker mixture into a 9 x13 glass baking dish. Baked for 10 minutes and remove from oven to cool.

Maple Cheesecake Mixture

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until creamy.
  • Add sugar, maple extract and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
  • Beat eggs on low into mixture, one egg at a time, just until blended.
  • Pour cheesecake mixture on top of graham cracker crust.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is almost set and still a little jiggly.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for an hour while preparing the brown sugar pecan topping.

Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, pecans, and butter together.
  • Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-13 minutes.
  • Remove, let cool, then break into small pieces.
  • Top maple cheesecake with brown sugar pecan topping, cover with plastic wrap, then place in the refrigerator and chill for 4+ hours or overnight.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Bars, Cheesecake, dessert, Maple, Maple Pecan Cheesecake Bars, Pecan
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