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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Indulge in these creamy, rich cheesecake bars filled with sweet apples and drizzled with caramel sauce, all atop a buttery graham cracker crust.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs (about 100g)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (115g)
For the cheesecake filling
  • 1 cup cream cheese, softened (225g)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 apples, peeled and diced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (plus extra for drizzling) (120ml)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional) (30g)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter. Mix until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x9 inch baking pan.
  3. In another bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  4. Add the eggs one at a time, along with the vanilla extract, mixing until everything is fully incorporated.
  5. Gently fold in the diced apples and ground cinnamon until evenly distributed.
Baking
  1. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in your baking pan, spreading it out evenly.
  2. Drizzle the caramel sauce on top and use a knife to swirl it through the cheesecake mixture for a beautiful marbled effect.
  3. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheesecake is set and lightly golden on top.
  4. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool before cutting into bars.
Serving
  1. Cut the bars into squares and place them on a serving platter. Drizzle extra caramel sauce over each bar just before serving.
  2. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a special touch.

Notes

These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Use different types of apples to suit your taste. For a nut-free treat, omit the nuts or replace them with extra graham cracker crumbs.