Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup pecan pieces, divided (Planter's were used); 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 50 Nilla wafers); 1/4 cup butter, melted; 32 ounces cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia was used); 1 cup sugar; 1 cup sour cream (Breakstone's or Knudsen was used); 3 tablespoons flour; 1 tablespoon vanilla; 4 eggs; 24 caramels (Kraft's were used); 1 tablespoon water; 3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (Baker's was used)

Servings: persons

1 cup pecan pieces, divided (Planter's were used)
1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 50 Nilla wafers)
1/4 cup butter, melted
32 ounces cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia was used)
1 cup sugar
1 cup sour cream (Breakstone's or Knudsen was used)
3 tablespoons flour
1 tablespoon vanilla
4 eggs
24 caramels (Kraft's were used)
1 tablespoon water
3 semi-sweet chocolate baking squares (Baker's was used)

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0F
2
Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan.
3
Remove 1/2 cup of the pecans; set aside.
4
Finely chop remaining pecans.
5
Mix wafer crumbs, chopped pecans and butter.
6
Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.
7
Refrigerate until ready to use.
8
Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
9
Add sour cream, flour and vanilla; mix well.
10
Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
11
Pour over crust.
12
Bake 45 minute or until center is almost set.
13
Cool completely.
14
Place caramels in microwaveable bowl.
15
Add water.
16
Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until caramels are completely melted when stirred.
17
Pour over cheesecake; top with the reserved pecans.
18
Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over cheesecake.
19
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
20
Use foil handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting into pieces to serve.
21
Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

2465

kcal

Calories

177

Fat

137

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup pecan pieces, divided (Planter's were used), 1 1/2 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 50 Nilla wafers), 1/4 cup butter, melted, 32 ounces cream cheese, softened (Philadelphia was used), and more.

Yes, Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bars

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