Description
These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a perfect fall dessert! 🍏🍰 Layers of buttery crust, creamy cheesecake, and sweet caramel apples make a rich, indulgent treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter; press into the bottom of the pan to form crust.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over crust.
- Toss diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon, then layer on top of the cheesecake mixture.
- Drizzle 1/4 cup caramel sauce over the apples.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the center is set and edges are lightly golden.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars. Drizzle with extra caramel before serving.
Notes
💡 Tip: Use crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for best flavor. These bars can be made a day ahead for easy entertaining.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Cheesecake, Fall Recipes, Holiday Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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