Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Delightfully creamy cheesecake bars with tart apples and rich caramel, perfect for autumn gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 240 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
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 4 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth. Add vanilla and mix well.
- Add eggs, one at a time, mixing after each addition until combined.
- Fold in diced apples and cinnamon. Pour cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top and swirl it into the batter gently.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow the bars to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.
Notes
For best results, use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 105mg