Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate autumn dessert, combining velvety cheesecake with the sweet-tart crunch of fresh apples and a rich caramel drizzle. These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust that perfectly supports the creamy filling, making them an irresistible treat for family gatherings or cozy nights at home. With each bite, you’ll experience a delightful blend of flavors that capture the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz softened cream cheese
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups sliced Granny Smith apples
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix crushed graham crackers, melted butter, and sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs, mixing well after each addition. Pour this mixture over the crust.
- Toss sliced apples with cinnamon and layer them over the cheesecake filling.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool completely before refrigerating for two hours.
- Once chilled, lift out using parchment overhang. Cut into squares and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg