Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a deliciously creamy dessert that brings together the sweet flavors of caramel, tart apples, and a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for fall or any gathering, these bars are easy to make and visually stunning. Each bite is a delightful blend of textures and flavors that will leave everyone wanting more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 2 cups tart apples (like Granny Smith), diced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until crumbly; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually mix in sugar and sour cream until fully combined. Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until incorporated.
- Gently fold in diced apples and cinnamon.
- Pour filling over crust; bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature then refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Drizzle with caramel sauce before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg