Instructions:
Step 1
Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9×13-inch pan.
Step 2
Make Shortbread: Mix flour, brown sugar, and butter until crumbly.
Step 3
Stir in pecans. Press into pan and bake for 10 minutes. Let cool.
Step 4
Make Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese, sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
Step 5
Pour over shortbread and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool.
Step 6
Make Pecan Pie Layer: Mix brown sugar, corn syrup, butter, eggs, and pecans.
Step 7
Pour over cheesecake and bake for 25-30 minutes until set.
Step 8
Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
Pro Tips:
Cool Layers Properly: Make sure to let each layer cool slightly before adding the next. This ensures the layers set properly and don’t mix together.
Use Room Temperature Cream Cheese: For a smoother cheesecake filling, make sure your cream cheese is softened to room temperature.
Chill Before Cutting: For clean, neat squares, let the dessert chill in the fridge for at least an hour before cutting.
Customize the Nuts: If you’re not a fan of pecans, feel free to use walnuts or almonds for a different twist.
Nutrition (per serving, based on 16 servings):
Calories: 350
Fat: 24g
Saturated Fat: 11g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Carbohydrates: 38g
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 27g
Protein: 4g