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Easy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Delicious cheesecake bars combined with sweet apples and drizzled with caramel, perfect for any family gathering.
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Crust
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs Can substitute with crushed digestive biscuits.
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup sugar For the crust
Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 cup sugar Remaining sugar for the filling
Toppings
  • 2 cups apples, peeled and diced Mixed with cinnamon.
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon For the apple mixture
  • 1 cup caramel sauce Plus more for drizzling before serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until well combined, then press the mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, remaining sugar (3/4 cup), and sour cream until smooth.
  2. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract.
Assembly
  1. Toss the diced apples with cinnamon in a separate bowl and set aside.
  2. Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust. Evenly distribute the cinnamon apples on top of the cheesecake mixture. Drizzle caramel sauce over the apples.
Baking and Cooling
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
  2. Remove from the oven and allow it to cool.
  3. Once cooled, transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
  4. Drizzle with additional caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

Keep an eye on baking time to avoid overbaking. Let the cheesecake cool in the oven with the door slightly ajar to prevent cracking. For storage, cover with plastic wrap or keep in an airtight container.