Double Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Bars

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Double Caramel-Pecan Cheesecake Bars recipe

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These bars are totally awesome!! If you want to make a hit at a social gathering, bring these!

posted by

Baxterisgr8

on 5/6/2013

time

prep:

15 min

total:

5 hr 25 min

servings

total:

32 servings, one bar each

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What You Need

1-1/2

cups NABISCO Graham Cracker Crumbs

cup coarsely chopped PLANTERS Pecans, divided

Tbsp. granulated sugar

1/4

cup (1/2 stick) butter, melted

pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

cup firmly packed brown sugar

Tbsp. flour

1/2

cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream

Tbsp. vanilla

eggs

bag (14 oz.) KRAFT Caramels, divided

Tbsp. water, divided

Make It

PREHEAT oven to 350°F. Line 13x9-inch baking pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Mix graham crumbs, 1/2 cup of the pecans, the granulated sugar and butter; press firmly onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 10 min.

BEAT cream cheese, brown sugar and flour in large bowl with electric mixer until well blended. Add sour cream and vanilla; mix well. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Place 36 of the caramels in microwaveable bowl. Add 1 Tbsp. of the water. Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until caramels are completely melted when stirred. Add to cream cheese batter; stir until well blended. Pour over crust.

BAKE 40 min. or until center is almost set. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans. Cool completely. Refrigerate at least 4 hours.

PLACE remaining caramels in microwaveable bowl. Add remaining 1 Tbsp. water. Microwave on HIGH 1 min. or until caramels are completely melted when stirred. Drizzle over cheesecake; let stand until firm. Use foil handles to remove dessert from pan before cutting into bars to serve. Store leftovers in refrigerator.

Kraft Kitchens Tips

Size-Wise

Make a celebration extra special with these indulgent cheesecake bars!

Special Extra

Melt 3 oz. BAKER'S Semi-Sweet Baking Chocolate as directed on package; drizzle over top of prepared cheesecake. Refrigerate at least 4 hours before serving.

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Cheesecake-pro

posted:10/1/2007

I make cheesecakes - a lot. I enjoy the delight from others when they eat my cheesecake creations. I saw this recipe in your magazine and, being a cheesecake recipe, it intrigued me, so I made it. I generally use my co-workers as "guinea pigs" for new recipies BEFORE taking them to any other function. My co-workers LOVED this recipe! I, too, thought it was good. However, the bars were extremely difficult to cut after refrigeration, as the caramel got hard and gummy. They didn't cut "cleanly" (as the ones in your photo show)...Even when I used a very sharp "hot" chef's knife to cut them. I will definitely make these again, however, I will combine the caramels with evaporated milk instead of water, which will make the sauce creamier and much easier to cut after refrigeration.

a cook

posted:9/21/2007

I love cheesecake and have made at least 100 and this is the BEST !! I didn't change anything & everyone loved it!! You have to try it!

emilydobosh

posted:9/20/2007

I made this for a dessert party. It was a huge hit. To make it even easier I substituted caramel sauce in a jar which was much easier than peeling those caramel wrappers open.

a cook

posted:8/25/2007

excellent cheesecake. only change i made to the recipe was substituting the caramels for a a sundae ready caramel sauce.

a cook

posted:4/10/2007

WOW! What a great recipe. It is delicious. Last time I made it, my brother, husband and niece were fighting over it.

GLOWORM55

posted:2/5/2007

THIS IS A VERY CREAMY AND SWEET CHEESECAKE!

BlondeMomentzzz

posted:2/3/2007

This recipe was very easy to make and delivered rewarding flavors! It's definitly a hit...

gromit06

posted:11/23/2006

A coworker make these for a luncheon. They were a HUGE hit. The carmel and pecans go so well with the fluffy cheesecake. I am making this for Thanksgiving and plan to make it again and again. A definate keeper

Debbie5202

posted:11/21/2006

I made this recipe for a party and everyone loved it. It was very easy to make

eclyons

posted:9/22/2006

I made this recipe to bring to a cook -out and everyone loved it. It was very easy to make and i would definately make it again.