Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe.
Fall baking always feels warm, cozy, and festive. One of the most comforting desserts is a Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe.
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1/4 cup sugar
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the apple layer:
- 2 medium apples peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
For the topping:
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Mix crumbs, sugar, and butter.
- Press mixture firmly into baking pan.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
- Spread cheesecake mixture over crust.
- Toss apples with sugar and cinnamon.
- Spoon apples evenly over cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35 minutes until set.
- Cool completely on a rack.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top.
- Sprinkle pecans before serving if desired.
Notes
- Use tart apples for a balanced flavor.
- Chill bars before slicing for clean cuts.
- Use parchment for easy pan removal.
- Double caramel drizzle for extra sweetness.
- Store bars in the fridge up to five days.