Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars

I love this time of year. I just wish it would slow down a little bit! If it were my decision, I would put my Christmas decorations out on November 1st, because I want to enjoy the season as long as possible! And let’s face it, once Christmas is over, it just becomes a chore to put everything away.

Fortunately, I’ve got all my kids on my team, and we secretly sneak items onto coffee tables, end tables and our mantel.

This year though, BONUS, my husband traveled for work last week. Our motto was, “when Scrooge is away the family will play.” We pulled out ALL but the Christmas tree. haha, surprise!!

Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST:

•  2 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 18 full size grahams)
•  1/4 cup granulated sugar
•  1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

FOR THE CHEESECAKE LAYER:

•  2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
•  3/4 cup granulated sugar
•  2 large eggs
•  1 tsp vanilla extract

FOR THE PECAN PIE LAYER:

•  1 cup light brown sugar, packed
•  1/2 cup KARO light corn syrup

KARO LIGHT CORN SYRUP

•  1/2 cup heavy cream
•  1/4 cup unsalted butter
•  1/2 tsp kosher salt
•  1 tsp vanilla extract
•  2 cups Fisher Pecan Halves, chopped

Instructions

• Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment paper. Set aside.
• In a food processor, pulse graham crackers with sugar until fine crumbs. Add in melted butter and pulse until combined. Press into bottom of baking dish, firmly, using the palm of your hand (or bottom of a cup). Set aside.
• For the cheesecake filling, beat cream cheese with sugar, eggs, and vanilla using the whisk attachment of an electric mixer. Beat until fluffy and smooth (about 3-5 minutes). Pour over graham crust. Set aside.
• For the pecan pie layer, heat brown sugar, KARO corn syrup, cream, butter and salt in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil. Stirring constantly, boil for 1 full minute. Remove from heat and add in vanilla and chopped pecans. Allow to cool slightly then pour slowly over cheesecake layer, using a spoon to pour it over so it doesn't sink to the bottom.
• For full instructions please see : www.shugarysweets.com

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