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Caramel apple cheesecake bar with caramel drizzle

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Lena Taylor
Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and caramel drizzle. The perfect fall dessert.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars
Calories 290 kcal

Ingredients
  

For the crust:

  • - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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For the cheesecake layer:

  • - 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • - 2 large eggs
  • - 1 tsp vanilla extract
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For the apple topping:

  • - 2 large apples peeled and diced
  • - 2 tbsp butter
  • - 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • - 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • - 1/4 tsp nutmeg
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For the caramel drizzle:

  • - 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • - Optional: 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Instructions
 

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment.
  • 2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, and sugar. Press firmly into dish. Bake 10 minutes and cool.
  • 3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Spread over crust.
  • 4. In skillet, cook apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until softened. Spread over cheesecake.
  • 5. Bake 30–35 minutes until center is set. Cool completely and refrigerate 2 hours.
  • 6. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with nuts before slicing into bars.

Notes

Best served chilled. Try swapping graham crust with Oreos or adding streusel topping for variation.
Keyword Apple Cheesecake Bars, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, Caramel Desserts, Fall Desserts