Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate autumn dessert, blending creamy cheesecake with tart apples and rich caramel, all resting atop a buttery graham cracker crust. These indulgent bars offer a delightful balance of flavors reminiscent of cozy fall days. Perfect for gatherings or an afternoon treat, they will leave your friends and family asking for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 cups tart apples (like Granny Smith), diced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of a greased baking pan.
- Bake crust for about 10 minutes until golden.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream and eggs one at a time.
- Gently fold in diced apples and cinnamon.
- Pour filling over baked crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely, then drizzle caramel sauce over bars before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg