Description
Indulge in the rich creaminess of cheesecake layered over a buttery graham cracker crust, dotted with tender apples and drizzled with warm caramel.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl to form your crust.
- In a larger mixing bowl, cream together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Gently fold in diced apples and cinnamon.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the prepared crust.
- Drizzle caramel sauce on top and swirl it in.
- If desired, sprinkle chopped nuts over the top.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
For a lighter option, you can substitute low-fat cream cheese or use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs if needed. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 5-7 days or freeze for up to two months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: cheesecake, caramel apple, dessert, fall, baking