Description
These decadent cheesecake bars blend creamy cheesecake with sweet apple filling and a buttery crust, perfect for autumn gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 24 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Optional: Sea salt for drizzling on top
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until fully combined.
- Press the mixture evenly across the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden, then allow to cool.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer until smooth. Gradually add the granulated sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Incorporate the vanilla extract and ground cinnamon, mixing until smooth.
- Fold in the diced apples gently, ensuring they are evenly dispersed.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust, spreading it out evenly. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are set and the center slightly jiggles.
- Allow the cheesecake to cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours (or overnight). Just before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
Notes
To prevent cracks, ensure all ingredients are at room temperature before mixing. Cool adequately before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, Autumn Desserts, Fall Recipes