Description
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines creamy cheesecake with sweet, tart apples and a crunchy graham cracker crust, topped with a luscious caramel drizzle.
Ingredients
- Cream cheese: 450 grams (16 oz), softened
- Granulated sugar: 150 grams (3/4 cup)
- Eggs: 2 large
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon
- Graham cracker crumbs: 200 grams (about 2 cups)
- Unsalted butter: 115 grams (1/2 cup), melted
- Fresh apples: 2 medium, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- Ground cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Caramel sauce: 150 grams (about 1/2 cup), plus extra for drizzling
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into a greased 9×9-inch baking pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Make the cheesecake filling by beating cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time and stir in vanilla.
- Toss sliced apples with ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Assemble the bars by spreading half of the cheesecake filling over the crust, layering half of the apples, then adding the remaining filling and apples.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set and edges are lightly browned.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top while warm, then cool completely and refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
- Do not overmix the batter to prevent cracks.
- Cool the crust slightly before adding the filling.
- Chill the bars for the best texture.
- Stick to the recommended amount of apples to avoid sogginess.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, dessert, cheesecake, apples, caramel