Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate fall dessert, combining creamy cheesecake with sweet, spiced apples and a luscious caramel drizzle. Nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars are perfect for cozy evenings by the fire or festive gatherings. Easy to make and visually stunning, they promise to impress every guest and satisfy those autumn cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8 inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar and sour cream; add eggs one at a time until blended.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and cinnamon.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 40-45 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before drizzling with caramel sauce. Slice into bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (74g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in chopped pecans or walnuts into the crust. - Experiment with different apple varieties for varied sweetness levels. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.