Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are an irresistible dessert that perfectly combines creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and crunchy apples in a buttery graham cracker crust. This delightful treat captures the essence of autumn and is ideal for festive gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and visually stunning, these bars will impress your family and friends with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups diced apples (peeled; Granny Smith recommended)
- Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press mixture firmly into a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Let cool.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until creamy. Add sugar, then eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream.
- Gently fold in diced apples, then pour filling over cooled crust.
- Bake for approximately 45 minutes or until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before slicing into squares and serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg