Description
These irresistible bars combine creamy cheesecake, tart Granny Smith apples, and a velvety caramel drizzle, making them a perfect autumn dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 4 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 large eggs
- 2 cups diced Granny Smith apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, combine melted butter, graham cracker crumbs, and sugar; press into the bottom of the baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla on medium speed until smooth, about 2-3 minutes.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Fold in the diced apples and cinnamon until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and drizzle caramel sauce on top; swirl gently.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, until the center is set and slightly jiggles.
- Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week. They freeze well for later enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 80mg