Decadent Bourbon Pecan Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 1 can (8 oz) crescent rolls
- 1/2 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup Karo syrup
- 1/2 cup maple syrup
- 1 cup shortbread cookies, crushed
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup praline pieces, crushed
- 2 tablespoons additional butter for greasing
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan with butter.
- Roll out the pre-made pie crust to fit the bottom of the pan.
- Evenly spread crushed shortbread cookies on top of the pie crust.
- Bake in preheated oven for PT10M (10 minutes). Remove and let cool.
2. Make the Chocolate Layer
- Melt chocolate chips in a small saucepan over low heat, stirring frequently.
- Once melted, spread the chocolate evenly over the cooled crust.
3. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, bourbon, buttermilk, brown sugar, and granulated sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Spread this mixture evenly over the chocolate layer.
4. Create the Pecan Topping
- In a medium bowl, combine chopped pecans, melted butter, Karo syrup, and maple syrup. Mix well.
5. Assemble and Bake
- Pour the pecan mixture over the cream cheese layer.
- Arrange crescent rolls on top in a single layer.
- Bake in the oven for PT40M (40 minutes) or until the top is golden brown and set.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely in the pan.
6. Add Finishing Touches
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the cooled dessert.
- Sprinkle crushed praline pieces on top for added crunch and flavor.
7. Serve
- Slice into bars and serve immediately or refrigerate for a firmer texture.
Total Time
PT1H
1 hour
Type of Dish
Dessert
Keywords
Pecan Bars, Chocolate Cheesecake, Pumpkin Dessert, Bourbon Pecan Pie, Cream Cheese Bars, Fall Desserts, Holiday Sweets, Indulgent Treats, Oven-Baked Desserts, Cheesecake Bars
Recipe Yield
Feeds 4 adults
Calories
Approximately 2500 calories for the entire dish
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