Description
These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a perfect fall dessert. They combine a creamy cheesecake filling with sweet apple and rich caramel on a buttery crust. They are ideal for holidays like Thanksgiving.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup chopped apples
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ⅓ cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and ⅔ cup sugar until smooth.
- Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the baked crust.
- Drizzle half of the caramel sauce over the cream cheese mixture. Scatter chopped apples over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is almost set.
- Remove from oven and drizzle remaining caramel sauce over the top.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a cleaner cut, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water.
- You can use store-bought or homemade caramel sauce.
- Other fall fruits like pears can be substituted for apples.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American