Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars: The Best Indulgent Treat for Home Chefs
These Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars are the perfect combination of rich cheesecake and sweet caramel, topped with fresh apples for a delicious treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Top with diced apples and drizzle caramel sauce over the apples.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, until the center is set. Let cool completely before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Serve with additional caramel sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg