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Pecan Pie + Cheesecake = a deliciously creamy, nutty dessert with a hint of maple and a sprinkling of chocolate chips (just because). You won’t regret it. Unless you don’t like nuts. In which case, I’m afraid I can’t help you, but I do sympathize because I haven’t always liked nuts in desserts either. Maybe someday you’ll grow up, just like maybe someday I’ll grow up and like coffee (I so do not see that happening).
Why are they called “Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars” instead of just “Pecan Pie Cheesecake”? Because I made them in a non-fancy 8″x8″ pan, not a spring-form pan. I just didn’t feel right calling this recipe “cheesecake” since it wasn’t made in a cheesecake pan. It’s basically cheesecake though. Cheesecake with an amazing pecan crust, a creamy filling with a hint of maple, and nuts and chocolate chips on top.
PS – If you want cheesecake that doesn’t crack, use all full-fat ingredients (namely the cream cheese and sour cream) and bring them all to room temperature before making the cheesecake. I don’t mind if the cheesecake isn’t smooth on top, so I use reduced-fat cream cheese to make the dessert a little lighter.
Want straight-up pecan pie? Try this Pecan Custard Pie recipe!
Just in case you’re interested, there are quite a few cheesecake bar recipes in my new cookbook. And they’re…*ahem*…cookbook exclusives, so they’re not going to be posted on the blog. Mocha Cheesecake Bars, Peanut Butter Cheesecake Bars, and Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Bars – they’re all included.
I think that these Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars would be an amazing finale to Thanksgiving dinner, which is why I’m posting them right now, the week before Thanksgiving. You may even have time to do a test run if you’re worried they won’t turn out. 😉 Check out the suggested pages below to get lots of other great Thanksgiving Dinner inspiration. This Thanksgiving Menu post is sure to come in handy.
You know what would be amazing with this cheesecake? Caramel sauce…
There’s a very easy recipe for that in my cookbook, but since the book hasn’t been shipped yet, you can check out this one from Simply Healthy Home.
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- ¾ c. Briana's Baking Mix
- ½ c. finely-chopped pecans
- ¼ c. salted butter, melted
- 1 egg
- 1½ tsp. THM Super Sweet Blend
- ½ tsp. cinnamon
- ¼ tsp. baking powder
- 12 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 c. sour cream, room temperature
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 2-3 tsp. THM Super Sweet Blend
- 1 tsp. vanilla extract
- ½ tsp. maple extract
- ¼ tsp. cinnamon
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- Chopped pecans and sugar-free chocolate chips for topping
- Mix the crust ingredients together and press into a greased 8"x8" glass baking dish. Do not prebake the crust.
- Beat the cheesecake ingredients together until smooth. Taste and add more sweetener if desired. Pour onto the crust. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and sugar-free chocolate chips and bake at 350* for 35 minutes or until set. Refrigerate to chill completely before serving (overnight is great).
- Some caramel sauce would be the perfect topping for this cheesecake! There's an easy caramel sauce recipe in my cookbook.
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Will this freeze well?
Cheesecake generally freezes OK, but it’s more watery when thawed than it is fresh. 🙂
the pecan pie cheesecake bars : is that in the cookbook Briana? and the recipe sounds delicious
No, this recipe was posted after the cookbook was printed, but it will be in the next one!
Can I sub greek yogurt for the sour cream?
That should work, but I do prefer sour cream in cheesecake. It’s just a little creamier.
If I wanted to make this in a metal springform pan, would the cooking time be different? I don’t know the difference between cooking in glass and in metal 🙂
I don’t either, but Google might. 😛 I’d just bake it until it’s set on top.
I have ordered the cook book quite awhile ago from Amazon, but I have not received it. I was charged for it. Any idea when I might expect delivery?
My cookbook isn’t available for purchase from Amazon yet, so I’m afraid you have me mixed up with someone else. It is currently only available for purchase through the Cookbook tab on my website (this page right here >> https://www.briana-thomas.com/e-books-and-cookbooks/) and will be shipped out during the first part of December.
Briana if I wanted to sub Baking Blend, what would be the amount?
Thanks!
I’ve never made these with THM Baking Blend, but if I were to try, I would probably add an extra tablespoon or two since it’s not as dry as my baking mix, then see how the dough looks and adjust from there as needed. 🙂
Just made this for family coming over after church tomorrow! Looking forward to it! Do you post your caramel sauce anywhere? Otherwise I will just wing it with erythritol and caramel extract. Thanks Briana! ❤️
No, my caramel sauce recipe can only be found in my cookbook (which will be released next month!), but you could try this one >> http://simplyhealthyhome.com/trim-healthy-mama-caramel-sauce/
Can I use maple flavor instead of maple extract? I can’t seem to find maple extract.
Yes, that’s just fine.
I have a bag of hazelnuts that I meed to usr. Yhey might work for the crust, but I think maybe vanilla extract might be better than maple.