Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these Aromatic Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. Each bite offers a creamy cheesecake layered with tender apples and sweet caramel, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for gatherings or quiet evenings at home, this dessert creates a warm atmosphere that invites everyone to savor the moment. With easy-to-follow instructions and delightful results, you’ll find yourself making these bars a seasonal staple.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a square baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and mix until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then fold in sour cream.
- Gently mix in diced apples and cinnamon until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and bake for 40-45 minutes until edge is set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. Slice into bars and serve topped with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (76g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg