Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of fall with these Easy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for any gathering, these bars combine a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling with sweet caramel-infused apples, all nestled atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. With simple preparation steps and no need for special baking pans, you can create an impressive dessert that delights every palate. Serve these delectable bars chilled or warm, drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with fluffy whipped cream for an irresistible treat that captures the essence of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 large apples, chopped
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- sprinkle of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon; mix in melted butter and press into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in sugar, flour, sour cream, vanilla, and cinnamon. Add eggs one at a time.
- Spread half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust; layer chopped apples mixed with brown sugar and spices on top; pour remaining cheesecake mixture over.
- Bake for approximately 50 minutes until set; cool before chilling for at least four hours.
- Serve topped with whipped cream and drizzled with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg