Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

homemade caramel apple cheesecake bars with caramel drizzle

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These caramel apple cheesecake bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a luscious caramel drizzle. An easy fall dessert that’s perfect for holidays, potlucks, or cozy nights at home.

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Course: Dessert, Fall Baking

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 25

Cook Time: 40

Chill Time: 4

Total Time: 5 5

Servings: bars

Calories: 365kcal

Cost: $12

Equipment

9x13 inch baking pan
Mixing bowls
Electric mixer
Saucepan
Measuring cups and spoons
Spatula

Ingredients

For the Crust

2 cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup butter melted
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Filling

24 oz cream cheese softened
¾ cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ cup sour cream
2 tablespoon all-purpose flour

For the Apple Layer

3 Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon lemon juice

For the Caramel Topping

1 cup granulated sugar
6 tablespoon butter
½ cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
¼ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

Mix graham crumbs, butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into lined pan and bake 10 minutes.
Whip cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, eggs, vanilla, sour cream, and flour. Spread over crust.
Toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice. Scatter over filling.
Bake 35–40 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Cool completely.
Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight for best texture.
Melt sugar in saucepan, add butter, cream, vanilla, and salt. Stir until smooth.
Drizzle cooled caramel over chilled cheesecake bars before slicing.

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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