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 (peeled and cored)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the diced apples and cinnamon.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Serve with additional caramel sauce drizzled on top.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator 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