Irresistible Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the ultimate autumn dessert with these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. They combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling infused with fresh apples and topped with a decadent caramel drizzle. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights at home, these bars promise to delight your taste buds while filling your kitchen with an inviting aroma. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 3 medium fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), diced
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden brown. Allow it to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream and sugar; mix until combined. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Fold in diced apples gently and pour the mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set around the edges but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing and drizzling with caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (66g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg