Description
These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and sweet, spiced apples, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Each bite offers a velvety texture complemented by a rich caramel drizzle, making them an irresistible autumn treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Apple Topping:
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Caramel Drizzle:
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon, mixing until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- In another bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Spread the apple mixture over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool completely, then drizzle with caramel sauce before slicing into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- For a gluten-free option, substitute graham cracker crumbs with gluten-free crumbs.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 2x2 inches)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 grams
- Sodium: 150 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 32 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 3 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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