Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups diced apples
- 1 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles wet sand, then pack it firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy. Gradually add 1 cup sugar and the vanilla, mixing until well combined.
- Add the eggs one at a time, beating just until incorporated.
- Gently fold in the diced apples, then pour the mixture over the crust in your baking dish.
- Drizzle your caramel sauce on top, swirling through the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set but the center is still slightly wobbly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled, drizzled with more caramel if desired.
Notes
For better slicing, use a sharp knife and clean the blade in between cuts. These bars are best enjoyed chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg