Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Easy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a perfect dessert for any occasion. With a crunchy graham cracker crust, a rich and creamy cinnamon cheesecake filling, and topped with luscious caramel apples, these bars are sure to impress family and friends alike. Their easy preparation makes them accessible for bakers of all skill levels, and the customizable nature means you can add your favorite toppings or fruits. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or enjoying a quiet evening at home, these bars deliver sweet satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup melted salted butter
- 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
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for topping)
- Sprinkle of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and ground cinnamon; stir in melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and flour, mixing well. Stir in sour cream, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon; then add eggs one at a time.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and bake for about 50 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- For the apple topping, sauté chopped apples with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until tender but not mushy; let cool slightly.
- Once chilled, spread caramel sauce over the cheesecake layer and top with the apple mixture.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 299
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 188mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 92mg