Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the essence of fall with these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. Each bar features a rich, creamy cheesecake layered over a buttery graham cracker crust, complemented by tart apples and warm cinnamon. Finished with a luscious drizzle of caramel, these bars are perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home. Easy to prepare and utterly delightful, they capture the spirit of autumn in every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz softened cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups tart apples, peeled and chopped (e.g., Granny Smith)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8-inch square baking dish with cooking spray or parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press evenly into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and remaining sugar until creamy.
- Gently fold in chopped apples and cinnamon into the cream cheese mixture.
- Pour filling over the prepared crust and smooth with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set around edges but slightly jiggly in center.
- Allow to cool completely before drizzling with caramel sauce. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (76g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg