Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a decadent fall treat! A buttery graham cracker crust is topped with a creamy cheesecake filling, sweet apples, and a luscious caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sour cream
- For the Apple Topping:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ cup caramel sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla and sour cream.
- Prepare the Apple Topping: While the crust is baking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook until apples are softened, about 5-7 minutes.
- Assemble and Bake: Pour cheesecake filling over the baked crust. Top with the cooked apples.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top of the caramel drizzle.
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