Description
These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine the warmth of fall flavors with creamy indulgence, featuring a buttery crust, silky cheesecake filling, and sweet caramel topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the sugar and vanilla extract to the cream cheese and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the diced apples gently into the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top before serving.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (50g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 30
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 30
Keywords: cheesecake, caramel, apple, dessert, fall