Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate fall dessert, blending creamy cheesecake with tart Granny Smith apples and a rich caramel drizzle. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet treat at home, these bars bring nostalgia and warmth to any table. Indulge in every luscious bite of this delightful dessert that promises to be a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 2 cups fresh Granny Smith apples, diced
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until mixed. Press into the bottom of the baking dish to form a crust.
- Beat cream cheese and remaining sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla and cinnamon.
- Gently fold in diced apples and pour the filling over the crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool completely before drizzling with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg