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Pecan Cheesecake Squares

Pecan cheesecake squares combine buttery shortbread, creamy cheesecake, and gooey pecan pie in one rich, irresistible bite.
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Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1½ cups chopped pecans
  • 1½ cups light brown sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 2 blocks cream cheese
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2½ tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup light corn syrup
  • ⅓ cup melted butter
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Set oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan or line with parchment.
  • Combine flour and ¾ cup brown sugar in a bowl. Cut in softened butter until crumbly, then stir in ½ cup chopped pecans. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, then mix in milk and 2 tsp vanilla until creamy. Spread over cooled crust. Bake for 15 minutes and let cool for another 10 minutes.
  • Whisk ¾ cup brown sugar, corn syrup, and melted butter. Stir in eggs, salt, and ½ tsp vanilla. Fold in 1 cup pecans. Gently pour over cheesecake layer.
  • Return to oven and bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden on top. Cool completely before slicing.