Description
Delicious cheesecake bars combining the sweetness of apples with creamy cheesecake and rich caramel.
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 chopped apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Fold in chopped apples and cinnamon into the cream cheese mixture. Pour this over the crust in the baking dish and spread it evenly.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
- Let it cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars. Serve with additional caramel sauce if desired.
Notes
Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and flavor. Make sure the cream cheese is softened properly for a smooth mixture. Drizzle extra caramel sauce over the bars just before serving for an appealing look.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg