Description

These cheesecake bars are perfect for any special occasion or holiday gathering. They are rich, decadent and amazingly creamy.

Ingredients

• Pecan Shortbread Crust:
• 1 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/4 c. packed light brown sugar
• 1 c. roughly chopped pecans
• 1 stick unsalted butter, melted
• Cheesecake Filling:
• 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz. mascarpone cheese (or more cream cheese)
• 1 c. sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 t. vanilla extract
• 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, cut in small pieces
• Chocolate Ganache:
• 6 oz. semi-sweet chocolate, cut into small pieces
• 4 oz. heavy cream
• Garnish:
• 2 oz. chopped pecans, optional

Steps

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Pecan Shortbread Crust:
3. Mix together flour, brown sugar, chopped pecans and melted butter in bowl until well blended. Press dough into an un-greased 9x 9x 2 inch pan/dish.