Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect autumn indulgence, harmonizing creamy cheesecake with tender apples and a luscious caramel drizzle. This easy-to-follow recipe will impress your family and friends, making it an ideal treat for gatherings or cozy nights at home. With each bite capturing the essence of fall, these bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 medium apples, sliced (Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Gradually add sugar and mix in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust. Layer sliced apples sprinkled with cinnamon on top, then pour remaining cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg