Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Easy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars! This scrumptious dessert combines creamy cheesecake with sweet, caramelized apples, all atop a crunchy graham cracker crust. Perfect for fall gatherings, Halloween parties, or cozy family dinners, these bars are simple to prepare and sure to impress your guests. With a rich blend of caramel, cinnamon, and fresh apples, every bite is a heavenly experience. These dessert bars not only look stunning but also provide the perfect balance of flavors and textures. Elevate your dessert game with this irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 1 1/2 tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 large apples, chopped
- 1/4 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg
- sprinkle of lemon juice
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and cinnamon. Add melted butter; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar and flour. Mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and eggs until combined.
- Fold in chopped apples and pour over the crust.
- Bake for approximately 50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- For whipped cream topping: Beat cold heavy whipping cream with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until stiff peaks form. Serve chilled cheesecake bars drizzled with caramel sauce and topped with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg