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Easy No-Bake Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

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A quick and easy no-bake dessert combining creamy cheesecake, tender cinnamon apples, and rich homemade caramel drizzle, perfect for fall gatherings and nostalgic treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 12 full sheets, finely crushed)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces (450g) cream cheese, softened to room temperature
  • ½ cup powdered sugar, sifted
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 cup heavy cream, cold
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Fuji or Honeycrisp recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, cubed
  • ¼ cup heavy cream, warmed
  • Pinch of sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the crust (10 minutes): In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until crumbs are evenly coated and resemble wet sand. Press firmly into the bottom of a 9×9 inch pan. Refrigerate while preparing the cheesecake layer.
  2. Make the apple topping (10 minutes): Heat butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until apples soften but hold shape, about 5-7 minutes. Set aside to cool completely.
  3. Whip the cheesecake layer (15 minutes): Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract; mix well. In a separate bowl, whip cold heavy cream to soft peaks. Gently fold whipped cream into cream cheese mixture. Spread evenly over chilled crust.
  4. Top with apples and chill (10 minutes): Spoon cooled apple mixture over cheesecake layer and spread gently. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight to set.
  5. Prepare the caramel drizzle (10 minutes): In a medium saucepan over medium heat, melt granulated sugar without stirring until deep amber color. Remove from heat and whisk in cubed butter until melted. Slowly add warmed heavy cream and sea salt, whisking until smooth. Let cool slightly.
  6. Serve: Cut bars into squares and drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving. Keep refrigerated until serving.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese for smooth texture. Chill mixing bowl and beaters for whipping cream. Cool apple topping completely before adding to cheesecake layer to prevent melting. Watch caramel sugar carefully to avoid burning. Refrigerate bars at least 4 hours or overnight for best results. Reheat caramel gently if it hardens before drizzling.

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