Description
Delightful dessert bars that combine creamy cheesecake, sweet apples, and rich caramel, perfect for gatherings and fall celebrations.
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
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups finely chopped apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in the chopped apples and cinnamon. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the pan.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top of the cheesecake mixture and use a knife to swirl it in.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars. Enjoy!
Notes
Serve chilled; can be topped with extra caramel sauce or whipped cream for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: caramel, cheesecake, dessert, fall recipes, apple dessert