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Dad’s Cheesecake Bars Recipe
INGREDIENTS
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For the shortbread:
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2/3 cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
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6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter (3/4 stick), cut into small chunks
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3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/3 cup granulated sugar
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1 teaspoon kosher salt
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For the cheesecake:
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TIP
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Bring the eggs to room temperature quickly by placing them in warm water for 10 minutes before using.
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2 pounds (4 [8-ounce] packages) cream cheese
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1 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs, at room temperature
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1 large egg yolk, at room temperature
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1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
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Pinch of kosher salt
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TIP
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Use a good-quality (but not super top) whiskey and something with a bit of smokiness.
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For the caramel:
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1 cup granulated sugar
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2 tablespoons water
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1 1/2 tablespoons Irish whiskey
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1/4 cup heavy cream
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TIP
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I used Maldon smoked sea salt here and loved it but any good smoked salt will do.
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Smoked sea salt, for serving
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