Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, where creamy cheesecake meets sweet caramel-coated apples. Perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy night in, these bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious cinnamon-infused filling that will leave everyone craving more. Simple to prepare without the fuss of a springform pan, this dessert is sure to impress at any occasion. Top them with whipped cream and an extra drizzle of caramel for that ultimate finishing touch!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 large apples, chopped
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- sprinkle of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C). In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon; stir in melted butter. Press into a greased 9×13-inch baking dish and bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and flour. Mix in sour cream, vanilla, and cinnamon before adding eggs one at a time. Pour over the crust.
- In a separate bowl, combine chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice; spoon over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for about 50 minutes or until set; let cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Serve chilled with whipped cream and extra caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 87mg