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Maple Cheesecake Bars with Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

These maple cheesecake bars with brown sugar pecan topping are a delicious cheesecake bar recipe that is the perfect dessert the whole family will enjoy.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time55 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesecake, Cheesecake Bars, Maple Cheesecake Bars
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: deliciouslyseasoned

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

Maple Cheesecake Mixture

Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 325° and lightly spray a 9x13 glass baking dish with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside, and line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.

Graham Cracker Crust

  • In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and butter with a fork until combined.
  • Press graham cracker mixture into a 9 x13 glass baking dish. Baked for 10 minutes and remove from oven to cool

Maple Cheesecake Mixture

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese on medium speed until creamy.
  • Add sugar, maple extract and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
  • Beat eggs on low into mixture, one egg at a time, just until blended.
  • Pour cheesecake mixture on top of graham cracker crust.
  • Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is almost set and still a little jiggly.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool for an hour while preparing the brown sugar pecan topping.

Brown Sugar Pecan Topping

  • In a small bowl, mix brown sugar, flour, pecans, and butter together.
  • Spread mixture on prepared baking sheet and bake in the oven for 10-13 minutes
  • Remove, let cool, then break into small pieces.
  • Top maple cheesecake with brown sugar pecan topping, cover with plastic wrap, then place in the refrigerator and chill for 4+ hours or overnight.