Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect autumn indulgence, featuring a creamy cheesecake base layered with tart apples and topped with a luscious caramel drizzle. The delightful combination of textures—from the crunchy graham cracker crust to the velvety filling—creates a dessert that is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. Perfect for holiday gatherings or satisfying sweet cravings, these bars will become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- 2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- 3. Beat cream cheese in another bowl until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in remaining sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon.
- 4. Fold in diced apples and pour the mixture over the crust.
- 5. Bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before slicing.
- 6. Drizzle with warm caramel sauce before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 68g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider adding nuts like walnuts or pecans, or swap apples for pears or berries. For an extra spice kick, incorporate nutmeg into the filling.