Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

Step 1

Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly spray a 9x9-inch baking pan with cooking spray then line the pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang like a sling.

Step 2

In a medium mixing bowl combine the graham cracker crumbs with the sugar and mix well. Add the melted butter and mix until fully combined.Evenly press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the baking pan.

Step 3

In the bowl of a stand mixer add the cream cheese, sugar, eggs, coffee and vanilla extracts and salt. Using the whisk attachment mix on medium speed until the mixture is well combined and smooth. Pour the mixture evenly over the graham cracker crust.

Step 4

In a small saucepan combine the brown sugar, corn syrup, cream, butter, salt and vanilla. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium heat constantly stirring. Cook for 1 more minute then remove the mixture from the heat. Mix in the chopped pecans. Pour the mixture over the cheesecake layer and carefully smooth over.

Step 5

Bake for 40 minutes until the cheesecake bars are set and the top is golden.

Step 6

Let cool completely then cover with foil and chill for 4-5 hours or overnight.

Step 7

Lift the cheesecake bars out of the pan using the parchment sling then cut into bars.