Description
A delightful blend of creamy cheesecake, rich caramel, and tart apples atop a buttery graham cracker crust, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced (preferably Granny Smith)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until well combined and press into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until incorporated. Add eggs one at a time, mixing gently after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Toss diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- Pour cream cheese filling over the crust. Top with the cinnamon-sugar apple mixture.
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Bake for 40-45 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
- Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Use fresh apples that retain their shape when baked, like Granny Smith. Allow bars to chill thoroughly for best flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg