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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 3 hours 55 minutes
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

Description

Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and tart apples with these delicious Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust, layers of smooth cream cheese filling, tender apple slices, and rich caramel sauce, these bars are a decadent treat ideal for dessert or special occasions.

Ingredients

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Crust

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup butter, melted

Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Toppings

  • 2 apples, sliced
  • 1 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust: Combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a mixing bowl until well mixed. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a baking pan to create an even crust layer.
  2. Mix the cheesecake filling: In a separate bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
  3. First layer of filling: Pour half of the cream cheese mixture evenly over the prepared graham cracker crust, spreading it gently with a spatula to cover the base.
  4. Add apples and caramel: Evenly layer the sliced apples over the cream cheese layer, then drizzle 1 cup of caramel sauce over the apple slices for a sweet and rich flavor.
  5. Top with remaining filling: Pour the remaining half of the cream cheese mixture over the apples and caramel, spreading it out carefully to completely cover the topping layer.
  6. Bake: Place the pan in a preheated oven at 325°F (163°C) and bake until the cheesecake is set and the top is lightly golden, approximately 35-40 minutes.
  7. Cool and chill: Allow the bars to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours to let the cheesecake set firmly.
  8. Serve: Once chilled, slice the bars into squares and drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving for extra indulgence.

Notes

  • Ensure cream cheese is softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the batter.
  • Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a nice balance with the sweet caramel.
  • Keep an eye on the baking time as ovens vary; the cheesecake should be set but not browned excessively.
  • These bars store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days in an airtight container.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: caramel apple cheesecake bars, caramel cheesecake bars, apple dessert bars, graham cracker crust cheesecake, fall dessert recipes

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