Description
Indulge in the rich and creamy decadence of these Caramel Pecan Cream Bars. A luscious no-bake dessert featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and a generous topping of caramel and toasted pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 1 package (14.3 ounces) graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 container (8 ounces) whipped topping, thawed
Topping:
- 1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping
- 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans, toasted and divided
Instructions
- Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Make the Cream Cheese Filling: Beat cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread mixture over crust.
- Add Toppings: Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the cream layer, sprinkle with 1 cup of pecans. Repeat with remaining caramel and pecans.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 4 hours. Slice into bars and enjoy chilled.
Notes
- Toasting the pecans enhances flavor and crunch.
- For easier slicing, chill bars overnight before cutting.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
