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Maple Pecan Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars

2023-02-20 - Written by: Emily J. Miller

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Maple Pecan Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars

A rich and creamy cheesecake layered with a crème brûlée-inspired filling, topped with a maple pecan streusel.

Maple Pecan Crème Brûlée Cheesecake Bars

Description

A rich and creamy cheesecake layered with a crème brûlée-inspired filling, topped with a maple pecan streusel. Perfect for fall or winter desserts.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup sour cream

Crème Brûlée Layer

  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).
  2. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until well combined.
  3. Press the mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly golden brown.

Cheesecake Filling

  1. Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and beat until combined.

  2. Beat in eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.

  3. Stir in sour cream.

  4. Pour the cheesecake filling into the baked crust.

  5. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Crème Brûlée Layer

  1. In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, granulated sugar, and maple syrup. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar has dissolved.

  2. Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans. Pour the mixture over the cooled cheesecake layer.

  3. Bake for an additional 15-20 minutes or until the crème brûlée layer is set.

Topping

  1. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in melted butter until well combined.

  2. Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the top of the cheesecake bars.

  3. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until golden brown.

  4. Let cool completely on a wire rack before serving.

Notes

  • The streusel topping can be prepared ahead of time and stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 24 hours.
  • The cheesecake bars can be refrigerated for up to 5 days or frozen for up to 2 months.