Strawberry Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients

- 1 1/2 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup Unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Strawberry purée
- 1/4 cup Caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup Chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup Mini chocolate chips

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare the Crust
- In a mixing bowl, combine Graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Mix until the crumbs are evenly moistened.

3. Form the Crust
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan to form an even layer. Use a flat-bottomed cup or glass to compact it.

4. Bake the Crust
- Place the pan in the oven and bake for 10 minutes. Remove and let it cool while preparing the filling.

5. Prepare the Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.

6. Incorporate Strawberry Purée
- Add the strawberry purée to the cream cheese mixture and continue mixing until fully combined and smooth.

7. Assemble the Bars
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

8. Baking
- Place the assembled bars in the oven and bake for 30 minutes or until the center is set and slightly firm to the touch.

9. Cooling
- Remove the bars from the oven and let them cool to room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, or until fully set.

10. Topping
- Once set, drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake layer.

11. Add Garnish
- Sprinkle chopped pecans and mini chocolate chips over the top for a delightful crunch and extra flavor.

12. Serving
- Cut into even squares with a sharp knife, cleaning the blade between each cut for cleaner edges. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation Time: PT20M
20 minutes
- Cooking Time: PT40M
40 minutes

Total Time

- PT3H
3 hours (including chilling time)

Type of Dish

- Dessert

Keywords

- Cheesecake bars
- Strawberry dessert
- Caramel pecan
- Easy cheesecake
- Oven recipe
- Cream cheese bars
- Graham cracker crust
- Chilled dessert
- Mini chocolate chips
- Fruity cheesecake

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total Calories: 3,200

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