Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars

Indulge in the decadent allure of Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars—an irresistible dessert that perfectly combines a buttery pecan-studded crust with a velvety cream cheese filling. This easy-to-make treat starts with a rich brown sugar and butter base, topped with crunchy pecans for a satisfying texture. The smooth cream cheese layer, lightly sweetened and infused with vanilla, bakes to golden perfection, creating a dreamy contrast of flavors and textures in every bite. Ready in under an hour, including bake time, these bars are ideal for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or a simple weekday indulgence. Refrigerate before slicing for clean, beautiful layers, and watch them disappear at your next dessert table!

Nutriscore Rating: 44/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 1 cup unsalted butter
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups pecan halves
• 8 ounces cream cheese
• 0.75 cup granulated sugar
• 1 unit large egg
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 0.25 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt the unsalted butter. Stir in the brown sugar until dissolved and smooth. Remove from heat and allow the mixture to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour and kosher salt. Pour in the butter and brown sugar mixture and stir until a dough forms.

Step 4

Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle the pecan halves evenly over the top of the dough, pressing them in gently so they adhere.

Step 5

Bake the crust for 15 minutes, then remove it from the oven and set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the filling.

Step 6

In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar together until smooth and creamy using an electric mixer. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.

Step 7

Pour the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 8

Return the pan to the oven and bake for another 20 minutes, or until the cream cheese layer is set and slightly golden at the edges.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan. For best results, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.

Step 10

Slice into 16 bars and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1102.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4877.8

Total Fat 303.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 114.5g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.4g
Cholesterol 663.1mg	0%
Sodium 991.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 513.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 22.7g	0%
Total Sugars 307.7g
Protein 61.4g	0%

Vitamin D 41IU	0%
Calcium 546.2mg	0%
Iron 17.5mg	0%
Potassium 1556.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 54.3%

Protein: 4.9%

Carbs: 40.8%