Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars 🍎🍰

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine everything you love about fall desserts: a crunchy graham cracker crust, velvety cheesecake, cinnamon-sugar apples, and a caramel drizzle that ties it all together. They’re simple to make, slice beautifully, and deliver all the indulgence of cheesecake without the fuss of a springform pan!

📝 Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 16 oz (two 8-oz packages) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Apple Topping:

• 2 medium apples, peeled and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg (optional)

For the Caramel Drizzle:

• 1/2 cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce
• Pinch of sea salt (optional, for salted caramel effect)
  

  👩‍🍳 Instructions