Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. Creamy and rich, this recipe combines smooth cream cheese, tart apples, and a luscious caramel drizzle, making it an irresistible dessert for cozy evenings and festive gatherings. Perfectly balanced in flavor and texture, these bars are sure to be the star of any dessert table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz softened cream cheese
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup sour cream (full-fat)
- 2 cups chopped Granny Smith apples (peeled)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press firmly into a greased baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add eggs, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream and vanilla extract until fully combined.
- Fold in chopped apples and cinnamon. Pour the filling over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely at room temperature before drizzling with caramel sauce.
- Chill in the fridge for at least two hours before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, try substituting apples with pears or adding extra cinnamon. Use store-bought caramel sauce if you're short on time.