Description
Indulge in the seasonal delight of Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars! These scrumptious treats combine rich, creamy cheesecake with tart apples, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust and topped with luscious caramel. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights, these bars promise to impress your family and friends with their sweet and tangy flavors. Get ready to savor an autumn-inspired dessert that’s as easy to make as it is delicious!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 cups fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and chopped
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, eggs, cinnamon, and vanilla extract; mix until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in chopped apples into the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the apple cheesecake filling over the crust evenly. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Let cool completely before drizzling with warm caramel sauce. Chill before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg