Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars: Indulgent Treat for Fall Gatherings
A delicious dessert that combines the flavors of caramel and apple in a creamy cheesecake bar.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar, divided
- 4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
- 4 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of a baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla.
- Fold in diced apples and cinnamon.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and smooth it out.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until set.
- Allow to cool and drizzle with caramel sauce before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For an extra touch, add chopped nuts on top before baking.
- These bars are best served chilled.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, Fall Dessert, Indulgent Treat