Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Delightful caramel apple cheesecake bars that combine creamy cheesecake with crunchy apples and a graham cracker crust, perfect for fall.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 175 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
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
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat together the softened cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition.
- Fold in the diced apples, caramel sauce, cinnamon, and nutmeg until combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set and slightly golden.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into squares and drizzle with additional caramel, if desired.
Notes
Pair with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 90mg