Description
Experience the essence of fall with every bite of these Tempting Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. This dessert combines a creamy cheesecake filling, tart apples, and rich caramel, all sitting on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for cozy gatherings or a sweet indulgence at home, these bars are sure to impress with their delightful flavors and inviting aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 medium fresh apples (e.g., Granny Smith), diced
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, granulated sugar, and eggs one at a time; mix well after each addition.
- Gently fold in diced apples into the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the mixture over the crust in the pan. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before chilling in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Drizzle with caramel sauce before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 72mg