Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Bars Recipes

CARAMEL PECAN CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 325°F
• Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan.
• Remove 1/2 cup of the pecans; set aside.
• Finely chop remaining pecans.
• Mix wafer crumbs, chopped pecans and butter.
• Press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan.
• Refrigerate until ready to use.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
• Add sour cream, flour and vanilla; mix well.
• Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended.
• Pour over crust.
• Bake 45 minute or until center is almost set.
• Cool completely.
• Place caramels in microwaveable bowl.
• Add water.
• Microwave on HIGH 1 minute or until caramels are completely melted when stirred.
• Pour over cheesecake; top with the reserved pecans.
• Melt chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over cheesecake.
• Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Use foil handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting into pieces to serve.
• Store in tightly covered container in refrigerator.

PHILLY CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Spray with cooking spray. Mix graham crumbs, 1/2 cup nuts and butter; press onto bottom of pan.
• Beat cream cheese and sugar in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
• Bake 45 minutes or until centre is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Drizzle with caramel topping; sprinkle with remaining nuts. Use foil handles to lift dessert from pan before cutting into bars.