Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Creamy cheesecake bars layered with spiced apples on a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with caramel drizzle. A perfect fall dessert that’s easy, homemade, and crowd-pleasing.

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Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Chill Time: 2

Total Time: 2 45

Servings: bars

Calories: 285kcal

Cost: $10–12

Equipment

1 9x13 inch baking dish
1 Electric mixer (or hand whisk)
Mixing bowls
Measuring cups and spoons
1 Parchment paper

Ingredients

For the Simple Base

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
⅓ cup melted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar

For the Apple Cheesecake Filling

16 oz cream cheese softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 medium apples peeled and diced small
1 teaspoon cinnamon
¼ cup caramel sauce plus extra for drizzling

Instructions

Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into baking dish lined with parchment paper. Bake for 8 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
In a bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla; mix well.
Fold in diced apples, cinnamon, and caramel sauce. Pour mixture over the baked crust and spread evenly.
Bake for 25–30 minutes until center is almost set. Cool to room temperature.
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
Drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving. Cut into 12 bars.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be used only as an approximation.

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