Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Creamy cheesecake layered with spiced apples on a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with a drizzle of rich caramel. These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert—easy to make, shareable, and full of cozy flavor.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling:
- 2 8 oz blocks cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Apple Topping:
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples peeled, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp cinnamon
For the Caramel Drizzle:
- ⅓ cup store-bought caramel sauce or homemade
- Optional: Pinch of sea salt chopped pecans, or streusel topping
Instructions
- Make the Crust
- Preheat oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Line an 8×8 or 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.
- Press mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan and pre bake for 10 minutes.
- Prepare the Cheesecake Layer
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
- Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla.
- Pour over the pre baked crust and smooth the top.
- Cook the Apples
- Sauté diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until tender.
- Cool slightly, then spoon evenly over cheesecake layer.
- Bake
- Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is mostly set.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best).
- Add Caramel + Serve
- Drizzle generously with caramel sauce before slicing into bars.
- Sprinkle with sea salt or pecans if desired.
- Tip: Chill before slicing for clean, perfect squares!
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Notes
- Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Freeze individually wrapped bars for up to 2 months.
- Make the day before flavors deepen as it chills!