Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a perfect dessert for any occasion! These bars blend the rich creaminess of cheesecake with the crispness of fresh apples and a luscious caramel topping, creating a mouthwatering treat that everyone will love. With no need for special baking equipment like a springform pan, these bars are not only simple to make but also easy to serve at gatherings or just for your own enjoyment. In just a little over 45 minutes, you can whip up this delectable dessert that promises to impress friends and family alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 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
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 large apples, chopped
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Mix in the melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of a baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar and flour, followed by sour cream and vanilla extract. Mix in ground cinnamon before adding eggs one at a time.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish. Bake for about 50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- While baking, mix chopped apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- After baking, allow cooling slightly before topping with apple mixture and drizzling caramel sauce on top. Refrigerate for at least four hours.
- For serving, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla until soft peaks form; top bars with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (85g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg