Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars Recipe

These decadent Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, having won a blue ribbon at the Wisconsin State Fair! Imagine a creamy, dreamy cream cheese base swirled with crunchy pecans and rich butter, all baked to golden perfection in a buttery crust. This recipe is perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any time you crave a sweet treat that's both easy to make and unbelievably delicious.

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Calories 481.1 kcal
Protein 12g
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Ingredients for Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars

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How to Make Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, powdered sugar, and salt for the crust.
  3. Cut in the chilled butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  4. Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  5. While the crust is baking, prepare the filling. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
  6. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  7. Stir in the melted butter and pecans.
  8. Pour the filling over the partially baked crust.
  9. Bake for an additional 20-25 minutes, or until the filling is set and lightly golden brown.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

110g

Fat

82g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars?

Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars?

Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars has approximately 481.1 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 47 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars?

The key ingredients for Butter Pecan Cream Cheese Bars are Flour, Brown Sugar, Butter, Pecans, Cream Cheese, Vanilla. See the full list with measurements above.

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