Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate indulgence, combining creamy cheesecake with tart apples and rich caramel sauce atop a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy-to-make dessert is perfect for fall gatherings or simply as a sweet treat at home. With its layered flavors and stunning presentation, these bars will impress your guests and leave them wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (plus ½ cup for filling)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups mixed tart and sweet apples (e.g., Granny Smith and Honeycrisp), sliced
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of the dish.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sour cream and sugar, then mix in eggs one by one.
- Pour half the cheesecake filling over the crust, layer with apple slices, drizzle with caramel, then top with remaining filling.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Slice into bars, drizzle with more caramel before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (75g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider incorporating spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. You can substitute apples with pears or berries for a different twist. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.