Description
Delicious cheesecake bars featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy filling, tart apples, and a drizzle of caramel, perfect for fall gatherings and beyond.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups peeled, chopped apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well mixed. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form a sturdy crust.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with sugar and vanilla until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, blending well after each addition.
- Gently fold the chopped apples and cinnamon into the cheesecake mixture. Carefully pour this over the prepared crust in the pan.
- Drizzle caramel sauce generously over the cheesecake mixture, adding extra sweetness.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and lightly golden around the edges.
- Remove from the oven and let cool completely before cutting them into bars. Serve chilled for the best flavor!
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days or freeze for up to three months. Allow bars to chill completely for best flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: cheesecake, caramel, apple, dessert, fall, bars