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A close-up of a homemade caramel apple cheesecake bar with a crumbly graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake filling, and topped with caramelized apple pieces glazed in a shiny, amber caramel sauce. The warm, inviting dessert has a glossy finish and a hint of cinnamon.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

These caramel apple cheesecake bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, and homemade caramel for the ultimate fall dessert. Perfect for make-ahead entertaining and always a crowd favorite!
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Best caramel apple cheesecake bars, caramel apple cheesecake bars, Caramel apple cheesecake bars no bake, Easy caramel apple cheesecake bars, No bake apple cheesecake bars, Philadelphia caramel apple cheesecake bars
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Chill Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Calories: 270kcal
Cost: $17

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan (metal preferred for even heat)
  • Parchment paper (with overhang for easy removal)
  • Electric mixer (stand or handheld)
  • Mixing bowls (various sizes)
  • Rubber spatula (heat-resistant for caramel)
  • Sharp knife (for clean cuts)
  • (Optional) Food processor (for quick crust prep)
  • (Optional) Offset spatula (for even cheesecake spreading)
  • (Optional) Heavy saucepan (for caramel making)
  • (Optional) Oven thermometer (for accurate baking temps)
  • (Optional) Cooling rack (for faster cooling)

Ingredients

Crust:

  • 2 cups Graham cracker crumbs - about 16 full sheets
  • ½ cup Butter - melted
  • ¼ cup Brown sugar - packed
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon

Cheesecake Layer:

  • 16 oz Cream cheese - room temperature
  • ⅔ cup Granulated - sugar
  • 2 Eggs - large
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon zest - fresh
  • 1 tablespoon Apple butter - optional ,Grandma's trick

Apple Layer:

  • 2 Apples - peeled ,thinly sliced (Honeycrisp preferred)
  • ⅓ cup Brown sugar - packed
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg - freshly grated if possible
  • 2 tablespoon Butter - melted
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
  • 1 pinch Cardamom - optional ,Grandma’s touch

Caramel Sauce:

  • ¾ cup Granulated sugar
  • 4 tablespoon Butter - room temperature
  • ½ cup Heavy cream - room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon Salt or to taste - for salted caramel

Instructions

  • Crush graham crackers into fine crumbs
  • Combine crumbs with butter, sugar, and cinnamon
  • Firmly press mixture into lined pan
  • Bake crust briefly until golden and set
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth and lump-free
  • Add sugar and mix until fluffy
  • Add eggs one at a time, mixing well

Notes

Nutrition information is automatically calculated and should be considered an approximation. Actual values may vary based on specific ingredients used and portion sizes.Feel free to add more of your favorite toppings.

Nutrition

Serving: 90g | Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 160mg | Potassium: 90mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 20g | Vitamin A: 480IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 0.5mg