Description
Delicious bars with a creamy cheesecake layer, crunchy graham cracker crust, and a caramel apple topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease your baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix well, then press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, 1 cup sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gently fold in the diced apples and cinnamon. Pour this creamy mixture over your crust in the pan.
- Drizzle the caramel sauce on top, then use a knife to swirl it into the cheesecake.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow to cool completely. Then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into bars. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
For best results, use room-temperature cream cheese. You can substitute apples with pears or berries for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesecake, apple dessert, caramel, bars, easy dessert, potluck recipe