Description
Indulge in the essence of fall with our Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake, tart apples, and rich caramel. These bars are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make, making them perfect for autumn gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy family dessert night. With layers of flavors and textures, they are sure to become a staple in your recipe collection. Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with extra caramel sauce for an irresistible treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon; press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- For the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese until smooth; add sugar, eggs (one at a time), and vanilla until well combined.
- Prepare apple layer: Toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Assemble: Pour cheesecake filling over the crust, add apple mixture on top, then sprinkle crumble topping made from flour, brown sugar, cold butter, and pecans.
- Bake for 35-45 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly. Cool completely before slicing.
- Drizzle with homemade caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg