Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in this comforting dessert that fuses creamy cheesecake with caramel and apples, perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 170 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl.
- Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Beat the sugar and softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the diced apples, cinnamon, and half of the caramel sauce.
- Pour the cheesecake apple mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool down to room temperature.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the top.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
These bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg