Description
Indulge in the irresistible flavors of Easy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a perfect dessert for any occasion. This delightful treat features a crunchy graham cracker crust topped with a creamy cinnamon cheesecake filling and luscious caramelized apples. Ideal for fall gatherings, Halloween celebrations, or simply satisfying your sweet tooth, these bars deliver rich flavor and delightful textures in every bite. With effortless preparation and the option to make them ahead of time, you’ll find these cheesecake bars a favorite among friends and family.
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
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs
- 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 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl; mix with melted butter and press into the bottom of the baking dish.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar and flour, then incorporate sour cream, vanilla, cinnamon, and eggs one at a time.
- Mix chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Layer half the cheesecake batter over the crust, add apple mixture, then top with remaining batter.
- Bake for about 50 minutes; cool before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours.
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla; serve bars topped with whipped cream and additional caramel sauce if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg