Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert that perfectly marries creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and fresh apples atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Ideal for fall gatherings or cozy nights in, these bars are simple to prepare yet visually stunning. With a luscious swirl of caramel and juicy apple chunks, each bite promises to deliver a heavenly experience that will leave everyone asking for more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups diced apples (preferably Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter; press into the baking dish to form a crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Fold in diced apples and half of the caramel sauce.
- Spread the cheesecake filling over the crust; drizzle remaining caramel on top and gently swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours; cut into squares and serve with extra caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg