Brown Butter Cheesecake Bars
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
9
Difficulty
Easy
These brown butter cheesecake bars are my go to when I need something impressive but don't have much time. The whole thing comes together in less than an hour, which means you can have homemade dessert on the table faster than you'd think. I love using pecans in the crust because they're packed with heart healthy fats and add such a wonderful nutty flavor that pairs beautifully with the rich brown butter and creamy cheesecake filling. Best of all, the ingredients are simple pantry staples that won't break the bank. Once you try these, you'll find yourself making them again and again.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 200granulated sugar
- 100brown sugar
- 300unsalted butter
- 2large eggs
- 250cream cheese
- vanilla extract
- 5salt
- 120chopped pecans
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18cm square baking tin with parchment paper.
Tip: Ensure the paper is long enough to cover the entire tin.
- 2
Melt butter in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Stir until the butter turns golden brown, then remove from heat.
Tip: Be careful when handling hot saucepans.
- 3
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
Tip: Use a whisk or electric mixer for efficient mixing.
- 4
Add melted browned butter, cream cheese, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Tip: Avoid overmixing the batter.
- 5
Stir in chopped pecans.
Tip: You can adjust the amount of pecans to your liking.
- 6
Pour the batter into the prepared baking tin.
Tip: Smooth the top with a spatula for a neat finish.
- 7
Bake for 25 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Tip: Avoid overbaking for a creamy cheesecake.
- 8
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the tin.
Tip: Let it cool completely before slicing and serving.
- 9
Cut into bars and serve with a drizzle of caramel sauce, if desired.
Tip: Feel free to customize with your favorite toppings!
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