Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert, combining creamy cheesecake with sweet-tart apples and a luscious caramel drizzle. Nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars offer a delightful balance of flavors and textures that will impress at any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or craving something sweet, these bars are sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled and chopped
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a greased baking pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually incorporate sugar, sour cream, and eggs one at a time until combined.
- Fold in chopped apples and cinnamon.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg