Description
Delightfully creamy and sweet, these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars feature a crunchy crust, smooth cheesecake, and a caramel-drizzled top, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Fold in diced apples and cinnamon.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust and smooth it out.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
- Bake for about 40-45 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
- Serve chilled, drizzled with extra caramel if desired.
Notes
For a sweet-tart flavor, use Honeycrisp or Fuji apples. Let the bars cool thoroughly for clean slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American