Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Delicious cheesecake bars with a delightful blend of creaminess, fresh apples, and a rich caramel topping, 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 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups diced apples (sweet and tart)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined; press into the bottom of the pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, ¾ cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in diced apples gently.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust, spreading evenly.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and swirl it for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting.
Notes
Serve the bars chilled or at room temperature, and consider pairing with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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