Description
Delicious pecan cheesecake squares with a buttery crust and creamy filling.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Stir in vanilla extract and chopped pecans.
- Pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until set.
- Let cool and refrigerate before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Use fresh pecans for best flavor.
- Chill for at least 4 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: pecan cheesecake squares