Description
Indulge in these creamy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, combining rich cheesecake with tender apples and swirls of luscious caramel.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Mix together the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter to form the crust, and press it into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in diced apples and cinnamon, then pour this mixture over the crust.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and swirl with a knife.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Drizzle extra caramel sauce before serving for added richness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: caramel, apple, cheesecake, dessert, fall recipes, holiday baking