Description
Delicious salted caramel apple cheesecake crunch bars that combine the flavors of caramel, apple, and cheesecake in a crunchy dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup diced apples
- 1/2 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 cup whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Fold in the diced apples and half of the caramel sauce.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce on top and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until set.
- Let cool, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar.
- Feel free to add nuts for extra crunch.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Salted Caramel, Apple, Cheesecake, Crunch Bars, Dessert