Description
These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a luscious fall dessert! A buttery crust, creamy cheesecake layer, tender cinnamon-spiced apples, and rich caramel drizzle make them irresistible. Perfect for dessert trays or holiday gatherings! 🍎🧀🍫
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups peeled and chopped apples
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce, for drizzling
- Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Spread cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- In a separate bowl, toss chopped apples with cinnamon and brown sugar. Evenly distribute apples over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until cheesecake is set and edges lightly golden. Allow to cool completely.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the bars and sprinkle with nuts if desired. Chill for 1 hour before cutting into squares.
Notes
💡 Tip: Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best texture. Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Bars, Fall Recipes
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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