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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Delight in Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars for a Cozy Treat

Enjoy the irresistible Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a perfect fall dessert with creamy cheesecake, tart apples, and sweet caramel.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.25 cups graham cracker crumbs Can substitute with gluten-free graham crackers.
  • 0.33 cups melted butter Use coconut oil for dairy-free version.
  • 0.33 cups sugar Can substitute with brown sugar.
For the Filling
  • 16 ounces cream cheese (softened) Non-dairy alternatives can be used.
  • 3 large eggs Use equivalent egg substitutes for egg-free version.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Pure vanilla is preferred.
  • 2 cups apples (diced) Can be substituted with pears or berries.
  • 0.5 teaspoon cinnamon Adjust according to preference.
  • 0.25 teaspoon nutmeg Adjust according to preference.
For the Topping
  • 1 cup caramel sauce Homemade or store-bought.

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer
  • Parchment paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. In a large bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Toss diced apples with cinnamon and nutmeg, then fold into the cream cheese mixture.
  5. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked crust. Bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
  6. Allow to cool at room temperature for 1 hour, then drizzle with caramel sauce and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 23gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy blending. Refrigerate bars for best flavor.

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