Description
Simple recipe for layered cheesecake bars featuring a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, spiced apples, and caramel topping.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- While the crust bakes, beat the softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract. Pour this mixture over the warm crust.
- In a small bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Scatter the spiced apples evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool for 15 minutes. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top.
- Cool completely on a wire rack, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For easier cutting, chill the bars overnight.
- You can use store-bought caramel sauce or make your own.
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 25 min
- Cook Time: 35 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 11
- Unsaturated Fat: 7
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 32
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 4
- Cholesterol: 60
Keywords: caramel apple, cheesecake bars, graham cracker crust, apple dessert, baked cheesecake