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Brownie Cheesecake Bars with Pecan Praline Topping

Published: May 10, 2011 · Updated: Apr 19, 2023 by Marye

rich cheesecake over a rich dark brownie, with a buttery salty praline glaze
Total time for the recipe to be finished.Total Time 40 minutes minutes
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one praline cheesecake brownie. a rich brownie is covered with cheesecake then topped with pecan praline. Recipe image

These brownie cheesecake bars are decadent bite of pure sin that starts with a rich brownie layer that's topped with a creamy layer of cheesecake then covered with a gooey layer of pecan praline. It's like your favorite cookie, candy, and dessert all rolled into one perfect bite of goodness.

For this brownie cheesecake bars recipe you'll need: butter, sugar, eggs, cocoa, flour, salt, vanilla, cream cheese, brown sugar, cream, pecans 

brownie cheesecake bars - a layered bar made of brownie,cheesecake, and pecan praline on a white plate

My good friend and sidekick, Edye, is from Louisiana. I feel I must say this before I say the next part so that you will understand.

I say "PRAY-leen"

She says "PRAH-leen"

I try to ONLY say PRAH-leen when she is around because... well you know them cajun types.They can get violent. And I happen to know she goes to the gun range on a regular basis. I don't know how bent outta shape she would get over PRAY-leens - and why take chances?

She probably  has crocodile wrestling ribbons in her game room.

Side image of brownie cheesecake bars with the layers of brownie, cheesecake, and praline topping clearly showing.

Seriously. Edye is one of those friends that is just there for ya. She doesn't tell you what to do, she doesn't judge what you do, and God help the person who has the audacity to criticize you in front of her. There is nothing like that kind of friend. In a Zombie Apocolypse I am standing behind her....unless she is facing away from the zombies.

close up of the praline topping on the brownie cheesecake bars

On Mother's Day I swore I wasn't making dessert and then, of course, I did. But I wanted to make an easy dessert. And I did that too. I took my pecan praline cheesecake recipe, my favorite brownie recipe and sort of smooshed the two together creating the perfect PMS dessert...chocolate, cheesecake, pecans, and tons of calories. Yum.

Marc bit into one and was like... "MMMM, that's good."

But when Edye bit into it? I knew. I just knew. She was experiencing Nirvana.

.... And I whispered, "PRAY-leen"

A brownie cheesecake bar on a plate with pecans tumbling off of it

Don't be afraid to make these brownie cheesecake bars!! They are super easy and there are really only three parts, none of which is difficult. The hardest part is resisting the aroma that comes out of the oven.

The brownies can be mixed up in one bowl because the butter is melted and allowed to turn a lovely golden brown. Just remember to let it cool before adding the eggs or there will be trouble in the form of scrambled egg in your brownie...which is not appetizing at all.

mixing the ingredients for the brownie cheesecake bars

Once it is all mixed together the batter is very loose. Spoon it into your buttered 13x 9 inch pan and let it bake for about 10 minutes

cutting the cream cheese for the brownie cheesecake bars

While that is going on you can get out your cream cheese. We buy it in bulk around here but you probably don't need as much. Just 1 ½ lb should be just fine.

adding the cheesecake layer to the brownie cheesecake bars

You will mix up the softened cream cheese, eggs, brown sugar and chopped pecans and then spread it on the partially baked brownie layer. Bake for about 10 more minutes.

When the brownies come out of the oven you will create the praline glaze to pour over the top. The you sprinkle with more pecans.

Then you chill it if you are very patient. We weren't.

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one praline cheesecake brownie. a rich brownie is covered with cheesecake then topped with pecan praline. Recipe image

Pecan Praline Cheesecake Brownie Bars

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rich cheesecake over a rich dark brownie, with a buttery salty praline glaze
Course Dessert - Cookies
Cuisine American - Southern
Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes minutes
Servings:24
Calories:541
Author:Marye Audet-White

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cup butter, melted – no substitute
  • 3 cups sugar
  • 4 eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 1 ½ cups flour
  • 1 cup dark cocoa powder
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Cheesecake batter

  • 24 oz cream cheese
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla
  • 3 eggs
  • ¼ cup cream
  • 1 ½ cups finely chopped pecans

Praline glaze

  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Grease a 13 x 9 inch pan
  • Melt butter until golden brown
  • Cream sugar, melted butter until smooth
  • Add eggs one at a time. beat well
  • Add flavoring
  • Stir in dry ingredients
  • Spread into a greased 13 x 9 inch pan
  • Bake at 350 for 15 minutes
  • Carefully spread with cheesecake mixture and bake for another 10 – 15 minutes
  • Cover with Glaze and chopped pecans

Praline Cheesecake Layer

  • Beat all ingredients until well mixed
  • Spoon over partially baked brownie layer
  • Bake as directed

Praline Glaze

  • Melt the butter in a large saucepan; stir in the brown sugar and simmer, whisking, until there are no more crystals.
  • Pour over the brownies and sprinkle with chopped pecans

Nutrition Facts

Calories: 541kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 38g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 122mg | Sodium: 240mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 37g | Vitamin A: 970IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 1.7mg

Nutrition information is estimated as a courtesy. If using for medical purposes, please verify information using your own nutritional calculator. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

This recipe has been tested several times. If you choose to use other ingredients, or change the technique in some way, the results may not be the same.

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  1. Edye Brown says

    May 10, 2011 at 8:27 pm

    Needless to say Marye is as dear a friend as they come. I am convinced that God Himself will be serving Marye's Pecan Praline Cheesecake Brownie Bars in heaven. . . Ummmm . . . but there is a caveat. You have to pronounce it "Prah-leen". God is a Cajun at heart and pronunciation counts! At least that what His Edye-Brat says!

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