Prepare Time
- Preparation Time: 30 minutes
- Cooking Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes, plus cooling
Ingredients
- Shortbread Layer:
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour,
- ¾ cup light brown sugar,
- ½ cup butter,
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans.
- Cheesecake Layer:
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese,
- ½ cup sugar,
- ½ cup milk,
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract.
- Pecan Pie Layer:
- ¾ cup brown sugar,
- ½ cup light corn syrup,
- ⅓ cup melted butter,
- 3 large eggs,
- ¼ teaspoon salt,
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract,
- 1½ cups pecans.
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- Combine flour, brown sugar, and butter for the shortbread layer. Press into the bottom of the pan and sprinkle with pecans.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, milk, and vanilla for the cheesecake layer. Spread over the baked shortbread.
- Combine brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, eggs, salt, and vanilla for the pecan pie layer. Stir in pecans and pour over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, then chill before cutting into squares.
Cook Notes
- Watch the oven carefully to prevent the top layer from burning.
Variations
- Chocolate Chip Pecan: Add chocolate chips to the pecan pie layer.
- Maple Pecan: Substitute maple syrup for corn syrup.
Keto Version Use almond flour for the base, a keto-friendly sweetener, and sugar-free syrup for the pecan layer.
Low-Carb Version Replace flour with almond or coconut flour and use low-carb sweeteners.
Enjoy every bite of these Pecan Cheesecake Squares, a delectable treat that combines the best of pecan pie and cheesecake in a single irresistible square!
