Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars: The Best Fall Dessert You’ll Love
Indulge in the perfect blend of flavors with these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a delightful dessert that captures the essence of fall.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press the mixture into the bottom of a baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat sugar and cream cheese until smooth. Add vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in diced apples and cinnamon into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool, then drizzle with caramel sauce before slicing.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast.
- Let the bars cool completely for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg