Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/2 cup melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Bake for 20 minutes. Meanwhile, mix pecans, brown sugar, and 2 tbsp melted butter in a bowl.
- Sprinkle pecan mixture over cheesecake and bake for another 10 minutes. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.