Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate autumn dessert, blending creamy cheesecake with tart apples and a rich caramel drizzle. Perfect for any occasion, these bars deliver a flavor explosion that will leave your guests craving more. Easy to prepare and visually impressive, they make a delightful treat for family gatherings or just as a sweet indulgence on a Tuesday afternoon.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh apples, diced (preferably Granny Smith)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar until moist. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining sugar, sour cream, eggs, and cinnamon; mix until creamy.
- Fold in diced apples and pour the mixture over the crust. Smooth with a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before drizzling with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg