Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Delicious cheesecake bars combining creamy cheesecake, tender apples, and sweet caramel, perfect for any autumn gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 eggs
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix together the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup of sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in 1 cup of sugar and the vanilla extract, and mix until well combined.
- 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 prepared crust, spreading it evenly.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce on top, then swirl it through the batter with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set.
- Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra special touch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg