These Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars are easier to make than traditional cheesecake and are topped with an incredible topping featuring all the delicious flavors of pecan pie. 🥧

overhead view of pecan pie cheesecake topped with homemade whipped cream on a serving dish with a spoon

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Why You Will Love Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

You really can’t go wrong with a dessert that’s reminiscent of both cheesecake and pecan pie. Right?! Double desserts are the best!
Cheesecake bars are easier to make than traditional cheesecake. If you want a recipe that’s just as good as cheesecake but without hassles like springform pans, water baths, and the like, this is the recipe for you.
The cheesecake bars can be used for any topping. Not a fan of pecan pie topping? No problem! Skip that topping and top them with any topping you’d like.

Ingredients Needed for This Pecan Pie Cheesecake Recipe

Ingredient quantities are located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Non-stick cooking spray
Graham cracker crumbs
Brown sugar
Granulated sugar
All-purpose flour
Butter
Eggs
Cream cheese
Sour cream
Heavy whipping cream
Vanilla extract
Lemon juice
Pecan halves
Cinnamon
Salt
Optional: homemade whipped cream

How To Make Pecan Pie Cheesecake (Quick Overview)

The steps below are just a quick overview of how to make the cheesecake bars recipe. The full process in detail is located in the recipe card at the end of the post.

Start by making the graham cracker crust in a 9″ x 13″ baking dish. This process is just like making a graham cracker crust in a regular cheesecake – there’s just more of the crust ingredients since the pan is larger. (The more, the merrier!)

I pressed the crust directly into the pan, but for easier removal, you can line the pan with foil or parchment paper, leaving an overhang to allow you to lift the bars out of the pan.

overhead view of 9x13 casserole dish with graham cracker crust poured and set into the bottom

To a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt. Using a hand or stand mixer, mix on low and combine thoroughly. (Be careful not to overmix – it needs to remain dense for proper baking and final texture.)

overhead view of cream cheese mixture ready to be combined with eggs

Scrape down the sides, then add vanilla extract, lemon juice, cinnamon, flour, and one egg. Mix on low to combine, scrape down the sides again, then add a second egg, mix, and scrape down the sides. Repeat this process with the last egg.

overhead view of cream cheese mixture after combining with the eggs

Pour the cheesecake mixture into the pan and level it off with a spatula.

overhead view of cheesecake mixture poured into casserole dish and ready to be baked in the oven

Bake at 325 F for 35-45 minutes until the edges are set and are beginning to lightly brown. The middle may still be a bit jiggly.

Allow the cheesecake to cool to room temperature, then place it in the refrigerator for 8 hours (or overnight).

overhead view of the cheesecake cooling off after removing it from the oven

When you’re just about ready to serve the cheesecake bars, follow the Topping Instructions to create the pecan pie topping.

When ready to serve, use a hot knife to cleanly cut slices and serve with the topping and optionally homemade whipped cream.

Tips for Clean Cheecake Slices

Use a hot knife. By “hot knife,” I mean a knife blade that has been submerged in hot water and wiped dry with a clean towel.
Wipe your knife frequently. For the cleanest cuts, wipe your knife off between cuts (and resubmerge it in water/wipe dry again if it’s cooled off).

Enjoy! These bars are ridiculously delicious!

overhead view of a piece of pecan pie cheesecake topped with cream cheese on a serving dish and pecans all around it as garnish

Looking for more holiday recipes? Check out some of the links below!

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Happy cheesecake-eating!

sideview of pecan pie cheesecake topped with homemade whipped cream on a serving dish with pecans as garnish

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