Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake, crisp apples, and gooey caramel, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, these decadent bars bring the warmth of fall into your kitchen with every bite. Your family will rave about them as they savor the layers of flavor and texture!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar, mixing well. Add eggs one at a time, followed by sour cream.
- Toss apple slices with cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Pour half of the cheesecake mixture over the crust; layer apple slices evenly on top and pour remaining cheesecake mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set but center has a slight jiggle. Cool completely before drizzling with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg