Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. This scrumptious dessert features a creamy cheesecake layer blended with tart Granny Smith apples and is topped off with a rich caramel drizzle. Perfect for autumn gatherings, family dinners, or cozy nights in, these bars promise to be a hit at any occasion. Easy to make and beautifully customizable, they provide a delightful balance of textures and flavors that everyone will love. Whether you serve them chilled or warm with ice cream, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced)
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2. In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- 3. Beat softened cream cheese until smooth in another bowl. Mix in granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until well combined. Pour over the crust.
- 4. Toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; layer over the cheesecake filling.
- 5. For the crumble topping, mix flour, brown sugar, cold cubed butter, and pecans until crumbly; sprinkle over apples.
- 6. Bake for about 45 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 80g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg