Best 8 Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars Recipes

BUTTER PECAN CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray a 9 x 13-inch baking dish lightly with cooking spray. Set aside.
• Spread 1 cup chopped pecans in a single layer on a baking sheet. Toast for 6-8 minutes. Cool. (Remaining 2 Tbsp NOT toasted reserved for the top)
• Place the caramel chips and heavy cream in microwave safe bowl. Melt in 30 second increments stopping to stir each time. Repeat until smooth.
• Using an electric mixer, beat together the cake mix, 1 large egg and 1 stick melted butter. Mix until fully moistened then mix-in 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans. Press evenly into the bottom of the baking dish.
• In the same mixing bowl cream together the cream cheese and vanilla for 1 minute. Drizzle in the melted caramel. Beat until smooth on medium-high.
• Add the eggs one at a time beating well after each addition.
• Lower the speed of the mixer and gradually add the powdered sugar. After all has been added, increase to medium-high beating for 1 minute or until completely smooth and slightly thickened.
• Fold in the remaining 1/2 cup toasted pecans. (Remember, 2 Tbsp have been reserved for the topping that are NOT toasted)
• Pour the filling over the crust. Sprinkle the top with toffee bits and 2 Tbsp chopped pecans.
• Bake for 40-50 minutes or until puffed and the center is set when gently shaken. Do not over bake.
• Cool completely and chill. Serve dusted with powdered sugar and a dollop of whipped cream.
• Store leftovers chilled

PECAN CREAM CHEESE BARS

Steps:

• Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup butter, white sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add flour and baking soda, mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F Press dough into 15x10x2-inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
• Meanwhile, melt remaining butter, pour into medium bowl, add eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, and remaining vanilla. Mix well. Stir in nuts. Spread mix over warm crust. Bake 20-25 minutes until topping is firm around edges, but still slightly soft in center. Cool completely.
• Makes 36-40 bars.

BUTTER PECAN CREAM CHEESE BARS

Steps:

• Mix flour, brown sugar and soft butter until crumbly. Mix in pecans.
• Press into 13" x 9" pan. Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes.
• Beat cream cheese, vanilla and brown sugar. Add flour and eggs. Blend.
• well. Pour over baked crust. Sprinkle with butterscotch chips.
• Bake at 350 for 15 to 20 minutes. Drizzle with 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate, melted.
• Store in refrigerator.

BUTTER PECAN BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x8 inch square baking pan.
• In a medium bowl, cream together the butter, brown sugar, and white sugar. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Stir in the flour and pecans until just blended. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes in the preheated oven, or until edges begin to pull away from the sides of the pan. Allow bars to cool in the pan before cutting.

PECAN CREAM CHEESE SQUARES

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, 1 egg and butter until blended. Stir in pecans. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and remaining eggs until smooth. Pour over pecan mixture. , Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack; cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.

CAROLINA BUTTER PECAN CAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
• Melt 2 tablespoons butter in a small, heavy skillet over medium heat. Add pecans and cook until toasted, about 4 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Combine white sugar and 1 cup butter in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Beat in 2 teaspoons vanilla extract and butter extract.
• Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. Add to creamed butter mixture alternately with milk, beating just until combined. Fold in pecans. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
• Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean, 25 to 30 minutes.
• Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, 2/3 cup butter, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract, and almond extract in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in enough milk to give frosting a spreadable consistency.
• Divide hot cake in half and chop 1 half into a large bowl. Stir in 1/4 of the frosting. Repeat with remaining half, stirring in an additional 1/4 of the frosting. Spread mixture back into the baking pan; press flat with your fingers. Spread remaining frosting over the pressed cake mixture.
• Refrigerate until firm, 3 to 4 hours. Cut into bars.

PECAN CHEESECAKE SQUARES RECIPE - (4.4/5)

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. SHORTBREAD LAYER: In a medium bowl, combine flour and 3/4 cup brown sugar. Using a pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in 1/2 cup pecans. Press mixture evenly into bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes; remove from oven, and cool slightly, about 10 minutes. CHEESECAKE LAYER: Place the cream cheese in the bowl of a stand mixer outfitted with a paddle attachment, and beat at medium speed until smooth. Beat in sugar. Add milk and 2 teaspoons vanilla, and beat until combined. Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled shortbread layer. Bake for 15 minutes; remove from oven and cool slightly, about 10 minutes. PECAN PIE LAYER: In a medium bowl, combine the remaining 3/4 cup brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter. Gently stir in the eggs, salt, and remaining 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract. Stir in 1 1/2 cups pecans. Pour pecan mixture over cooled cheesecake layer. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is set and pecan pie layer is a rich brown color.

BUTTER PECAN CHEESECAKE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, pecans, sugar and butter; set aside 1/3 cup for topping. Press remaining crumb mixture onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a greased 9-in. springform pan., Place springform pan on a double thickness of heavy-duty foil (about 18 in. square). Securely wrap foil around pan., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream, vanilla and butter flavoring. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Fold in pecans. Pour into crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. Place springform pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of hot water to larger pan., Bake until center is almost set, 70-80 minutes. Remove springform pan from water bath. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Carefully run a knife around edge of pan to loosen; cool 1 hour longer. Refrigerate overnight, covering when completely cooled. Remove sides of pan.