A decadent, layered dessert that combines creamy, crunchy, and buttery perfection in every bite!

Praline Crumb Caramel Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These Praline Crumb Caramel Cheesecake Bars have probably been one of the most raved about desserts at our church potlucks in all of history! My Grandma made it, twice, and in a matter of minutes word of mouth spread with how amazing it is and it was gone in a flash!

These are very similar to my Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars, which has always been my top favorite Thanksgiving dessert. They are now both my favorite and it’s nearly impossible to choose between the two!

If you really want to heat up the competition, try making Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler, Pecan Pie Dump Cake, Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, or Pumpkin Pie Cake Bars, too!

What You’ll Need for the Crust:

2 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cup Butter, Melted
1/2 cup Pecans, Finely Chopped
1 cup Sugar

The Filling:

3/4 cup Sugar
2 tbsp Cornstarch
3 (8 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened
3/4 cup Sour Cream
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
2 Eggs

And the Pecan Topping:

1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Corn Syrup
1/3 cup Sugar
1/3 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Heavy Cream
1 1/2 cup Pecan Halves

How to Make Praline Crumb Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a food processor, pulse 35 graham cracker squares (17.5 full sheets) to make 2 1/2 cups crumbs. Pulse in 1/2 cup melted butter, 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, and 1 cup sugar until crust forms.
Press evenly and firmly into 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
Reduce temperature to 325 degrees.
In a small bowl, whisk together 3/4 cup sugar and 2 tbsp cornstarch.
In a large bowl, beat together 3 (8 oz) softened cream cheese and 3/4 cup sour cream. Add in sugar mixture until well combined.
Then beat in 1 1/2 tsp vanilla and 2 eggs.
Spread evenly over crust.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50-55 minutes. The center should jiggle slightly when done.
Turn the oven off and open the door slightly. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 hour uncovered.
When the time is up, combine 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup corn syrup, 1/3 cup sugar, 1/3 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup heavy cream in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir until well combined.
Bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add 1 1/2 cups pecan halves.
Stir gently until it starts to look like caramel, for about 2-4 minutes.
Pour evenly over cheesecake.

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Praline Crumb Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Praline Crumb Caramel Cheesecake Bars, a decadent, layered dessert that combines creamy, crunchy, and buttery perfection in every bite!

Prep Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes

Ingredients

Crust

2 1/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
1/2 cup Butter, Melted
1/2 cup Pecans, Finely Chopped
1 cup Sugar

Filling

3/4 cup Sugar
2 tbsp Cornstarch
3 (8 oz) Cream Cheese, Softened
3/4 cup Sour Cream
1 1/2 tsp Vanilla
2 Eggs

Pecan Topping

1/2 cup Butter
1/2 cup Corn Syrup
1/3 cup Sugar
1/3 cup Brown Sugar
1/4 cup Heavy Cream
1 1/2 cups Pecan Halves

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
In a food processor, pulse 35 graham cracker squares (17.5 full sheets) to make make 2 1/2 cups crumbs. Pulse in melted butter, finely chopped pecans, and sugar until crust forms.
Press evenly and firmly into 9 x 13 pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
Reduce temperature to 325 degrees.
In a small bowl, whisk together sugar and cornstarch.
In a large bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and sour cream. Add in sugar mixture until well combined.
Then beat in vanilla and eggs.
Spread evenly over crust.
Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 50-55 minutes. The center should jiggle slightly when done.
Turn the oven off and open the door slightly. Let sit for 30 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let sit for 1 hour uncovered.
When the time is up, combine butter, corn syrup, sugar, brown sugar, and heavy cream in a sauce pan over medium heat. Stir until well combined.
Bring to a boil. Simmer for 2 minutes.
Remove from heat and add pecan halves.
Stir gently until it starts to look like caramel, for about 2-4 minutes.
Pour evenly over cheesecake.