Description
Delightful Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars that combine creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and spiced apples, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon cinnamon
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups spiced apples
- ½ cup caramel sauce
- 1 cup crunchy streusel
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, ¼ cup sugar, and cinnamon until well combined. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese with ½ cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, blending after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust, spreading evenly.
- Top with spiced apples, followed by caramel sauce, and then sprinkle with crunchy streusel.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 30-35 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
Serve with whipped cream or ice cream for added delight. Consider variations like adding nuts or chocolate drizzle for different flavors.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 35
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg