Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13-inch pan with aluminum foil or parchment paper and spray lightly with cooking spray.

Step 2

Make the crust. Stir together the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

Step 3

Transfer mixture to prepared pan, pressing it evenly into the bottom.Bake for 8 minutes. Remove from oven and let it cool while you make the cheesecake filling.

Step 4

Place cream cheese in a large bowl and use a hand-held mixer to beat it until smooth and creamy.

Step 5

In a small bowl, whisk together flour and sugar. Gradually beat it into the cream cheese.

Step 6

Beat eggs in one at a time and then beat the vanilla in. Spread mixture over the crust.Bake for 23 to 25 minutes. Let cool while you make the pecan pie topping.

Step 7

In a medium bowl, whisk together the brown sugar, 3 eggs, melted butter, corn syrup and salt until combined well. Stir in the pecans.Gently pour mixture over the cheesecake layer. Bake for 35 minutes. Cool completely in pan.

Step 8

Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.Lift up on the sides of the foil or parchment paper and remove from the pan. Cut into squares.