Description
Creamy, spiced, and layered, these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall treat. Each bite blends buttery graham crust, tangy apples, smooth cheesecake, and golden caramel drizzle.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Apple Layer:
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into pan. Bake 10 min.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Spread over crust.
4. Toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Layer over cheesecake.
5. Combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle over apples.
6. Bake for 45–50 minutes until golden and set. Cool completely, then chill at least 2 hours.
7. Make caramel by heating sugar and water until amber. Stir in cream, butter, and salt. Let cool.
8. Cut bars, drizzle with caramel, and serve.
Notes
- Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth texture.
- Use Granny Smith for a tart contrast, or mix with Honeycrisp.
- Bars can be stored in the fridge up to 5 days or frozen for 2–3 months.
- Drizzle caramel just before serving for best texture.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
Keywords: caramel apple cheesecake bars, fall desserts, cheesecake bars