Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
A delightful blend of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and soft apples, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced apples (peeled and cored)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter, stirring until well mixed. Firmly press this mixture into the bottom of your prepared dish to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add in sugar, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, ensuring each is fully incorporated before adding the next. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in the diced apples, then pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust layer.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce on top and use a knife to swirl it through the batter lightly.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Allow the dessert to cool completely before cutting it into bars.
- Optionally, drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg