Description
Delicious caramel apple cheesecake bars that combine the flavors of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and tart apples for a delightful dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the diced apples and cinnamon into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden.
- Allow to cool, then drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith.
- Chill the bars in the refrigerator for a few hours before cutting for cleaner slices.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, dessert, cheesecake, caramel, apples