Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
This dessert combines the flavors of caramel and apple in a creamy cheesecake bars format.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- baking dish
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Apple Filling
- 3 medium peeled and diced apples (about 3 cups)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup caramel sauce plus extra for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare a baking dish by greasing it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, mix the diced apples, lemon juice, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Spread this apple mixture over the crust.
- In a clean bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the apple layer in the baking dish. Drizzle caramel sauce on top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set. Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
Serve with additional caramel sauce drizzled on top for extra flavor.