Ingredients Cream cheese, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, pecans, brown sugar, butter, and graham cracker crumbs.
Step 1: Prepare the Crust Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a baking dish to form the base.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Layer Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth. Pour over the crust.
Step 3: Bake the Cheesecake Bake the cheesecake layer in a preheated oven until set. Let it cool completely.
Step 4: Prepare the Pecan Topping In a saucepan, melt butter and mix in brown sugar until dissolved. Stir in pecans until coated.
Step 5: Add Pecan Topping Pour the pecan mixture over the cooled cheesecake layer, spreading it evenly.
Step 6: Chill the Bars Refrigerate the assembled bars for several hours or overnight until firm and set.
Step 7: Cut into Bars Once chilled, carefully cut the dessert into bars, ensuring even portions of cheesecake and pecans.
Step 8: Serve and Enjoy Serve these rich Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars as a decadent treat, perfect for holidays or special occasions.