Description
A delightful combination of creamy cheesecake, tart apples, and rich salted caramel, perfect for fall gatherings and holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples
- 1 cup salted caramel sauce
- Sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then fold in diced apples.
- Pour the mixture over the crust, drizzle salted caramel sauce on top, and create swirls with a knife.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Allow to cool to room temperature and refrigerate for at least 4 hours before serving. Drizzle with additional caramel and sprinkle with sea salt before serving.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and let the bars cool completely before refrigerating.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg