Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. Each bite offers a creamy cheesecake layer, tart apple chunks, and a luscious caramel drizzle, all resting on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights, this dessert is both stunning and irresistibly delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh Granny Smith apples, diced
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add the remaining sugar and mix until fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time followed by sour cream until blended.
- Gently fold in diced apples and pour the filling over the crust. Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely before drizzling with caramel sauce and slicing into squares for serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg