Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a perfect dessert for any occasion. These bars feature a crunchy graham cracker crust topped with a creamy cinnamon cheesecake filling and finished with luscious caramelized apples. With their simple preparation method and crowd-pleasing taste, these cheesecake bars are ideal for fall gatherings, holiday celebrations, or just a sweet treat at home. Impress your family and friends with this easy-to-make dessert that beautifully balances sweetness and creaminess.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 large apples, chopped
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- sprinkle of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl; press into a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; mix in sugar, flour, sour cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and eggs until combined.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust.
- Toss chopped apples with brown sugar and spices; layer on top of cheesecake filling.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until set; let cool before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Serve chilled topped with whipped cream and extra caramel if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg