Description
Delicious caramel apple cheesecake bars with a buttery crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and spiced apple topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan to form the crust.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes, then let cool slightly.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing well.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Toss apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread evenly over the filling.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until set.
- Cool completely, then drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: caramel apple cheesecake bars, apple dessert, easy cheesecake recipe