Description

These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights, they combine familiar seasonal flavors in a shareable, bakery-style dessert.

Ingredients

Scale

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs

6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

2 tablespoons granulated sugar

16 ounces cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup granulated sugar

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 medium apples, thinly sliced

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 tablespoon all-purpose flour

1/2 cup caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

2. In a bowl mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until combined.

3. Press the mixture into the pan and bake for 5 to 7 minutes until golden.

4. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add egg and vanilla and mix until creamy.

5. Spread cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.

6. Toss apple slices with brown sugar, cinnamon, and flour.

7. Arrange apples over the cheesecake layer.

8. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.

9. Cool on a wire rack for one hour, then chill in the refrigerator for at least two hours.

10. Warm caramel sauce if needed and drizzle over the chilled bars before slicing.

11. Lift bars from the pan, slice, and serve.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Category: dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar

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