Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe: The Ultimate Fall Treat
Discover the perfect autumn dessert with these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, combining creamy cheesecake and sweet caramel with the tartness of apples.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Fold in diced apples and cinnamon, then pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until set. Allow to cool, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For an extra flavor boost, add chopped nuts or additional spices to the apple mixture.
- Serve with extra caramel sauce for drizzling on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg