Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars: Indulgent Homemade Delight
Indulge in the delight of rich caramel apple cheesecake bars, a perfect balance of sweetness and creaminess.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of a baking dish.
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in diced apples and pour over the crust.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set.
- Cool completely and refrigerate before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For added flavor, sprinkle some cinnamon over the apples before folding them in.
- Serve with additional caramel sauce for drizzling.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg