Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a perfect dessert for any occasion. These bars feature a creamy cheesecake layer topped with tender, caramelized apples, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. With no complicated techniques or special equipment required, this recipe is as straightforward as it is satisfying. Ideal for gatherings or a cozy night at home, these cheesecake bars combine the richness of cream cheese with the sweetness of caramel and the warmth of cinnamon, making them an irresistible treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sour cream
- 3 large eggs
- 2 large apples
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Stir in melted butter until mixed well. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, flour, sour cream, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix well and incorporate eggs one at a time.
- Toss chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the crust; layer with half of the apple mixture followed by remaining filling and top with leftover apples.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least four hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg