Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Easy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a delightful dessert that’s perfect for fall gatherings or any sweet occasion. These scrumptious bars feature a crunchy graham cracker crust, a creamy cinnamon-infused cheesecake filling, and a luscious caramel apple topping that will leave your guests craving more. With simple preparation steps and the option to make them ahead of time, these bars are ideal for busy schedules. Each bite combines the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the tartness of apples and the sweetness of caramel, making them a true crowd-pleaser.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 24 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large apples
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 3 tbsp (39g) sugar (for crust)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for crust)
- 1/2 cup (112g) salted butter, melted
- 3 tbsp (24g) all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup (173g) sour cream, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon (for filling)
- 1/4 cup (56g) light brown sugar, packed (for topping)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- sprinkle of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup (120ml) heavy whipping cream, cold (for whipped cream)
- 1/4 cup (29g) powdered sugar (for whipped cream)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for whipped cream)
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (for whipped cream)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter; press into the pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar and flour, then mix in eggs one at a time. Pour over crust.
- Toss chopped apples with brown sugar and spices; layer on top of cheesecake filling.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until set; cool completely before refrigerating for at least 4 hours.
- Serve topped with whipped cream and extra caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 90mg