Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Creamy cheesecake melds with tender apples and swirls of caramel atop a crunchy graham cracker crust—perfect for autumn gatherings or anytime dessert indulgence.
Equipment
- 9×9-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Electric mixer or whisk
- Spatula
Ingredients
Crust
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ cup butter melted
Filling
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples peeled and diced
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tsp cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just blended.
- Gently fold in diced apples and cinnamon to the cheesecake mixture.
- Pour the filling over the crust in the pan, smoothing it evenly.
- Drizzle caramel sauce atop the filling and swirl gently with a knife for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set before slicing.
Notes
Letting the bars chill thoroughly ensures clean slices. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight before serving :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}