Description
Indulge in the delightful taste of Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a perfect autumn treat that beautifully blends creamy cheesecake, tart Granny Smith apples, and rich caramel. These bars are not only visually appealing but also incredibly simple to make, making them ideal for fall gatherings or cozy nights at home. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a crumbly topping, each bite offers a satisfying combination of flavors and textures that will leave everyone craving more. Whether served warm with a scoop of ice cream or chilled with a drizzle of caramel, these cheesecake bars are destined to become a seasonal favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 cup water (for caramel sauce)
- 1/2 cup heavy cream (for caramel sauce)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (for caramel sauce)
- 1/4 tsp salt (for caramel sauce)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar in another bowl until smooth. Add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Combine diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
- Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust, layer with apple mixture, then top with remaining cheesecake filling.
- Prepare the topping by mixing flour with brown sugar and cutting in cold butter until crumbly; sprinkle on top.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Allow to cool completely before drizzling with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg