Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Delightful bars that combine the rich creaminess of cheesecake with sweet and tangy apples and caramel, perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each.
- Fold in the diced apples and cinnamon. Pour the mixture over the crust.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top of the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set. The bars should not jiggle in the middle.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
For a stronger cinnamon flavor, feel free to add a bit more cinnamon. Use fresh apples for the best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: caramel, apple, cheesecake, dessert, bars
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