Description
Deliciously indulgent bars featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust, silky cream cheese filling, tender apple pieces, and a sweet caramel swirl, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup sugar (for crust)
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar (for filling)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples; Granny Smith or Honeycrisp recommended)
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Press this mixture into the bottom of the baking dish to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and vanilla, mixing well.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
- Fold in the diced apples and pour the mixture over the crust.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over the top and use a knife to swirl it into the cheesecake batter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars and serving.
Notes
For best results, chill the bars overnight for clean slices, and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 100mg