Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars: The Best Homemade Delight
Indulge in the delightful combination of caramel, apples, and creamy cheesecake with these homemade caramel apple cheesecake bars.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and grease a 9×9 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter, then press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then mix in vanilla extract.
- Fold in diced apples, caramel sauce, ground cinnamon, and salt. Pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts to the cheesecake mixture.
- Serve with additional caramel sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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