_Sips coffee while typing_
Oh. My. Goodness. Ladies (and gents), let me tell you about this heavenly dessert that had my entire family fighting over the last piece! I’m talking about my signature Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars that are literally to die for. Trust me, once you make these, your family will be begging you for the recipe!
You know those moments when you want something fancy but don’t want to spend hours in the kitchen? Girl, I got you! These bars are the perfect balance of elegant and easy, making you look like a total kitchen goddess without breaking a sweat.
Let’s dive into what you’ll need:
For the crust:
– 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ¼ cup sugar
– ½ cup melted butter (real butter, honey – none of that fake stuff!)
For the filling:
– 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and finely chopped
– ½ tsp cinnamon
– ¼ tsp nutmeg
For the topping:
– ½ cup caramel sauce (store-bought is fine, no judgment here!)
– ½ cup chopped pecans
Now, let me walk you through this magic…
First, preheat that oven to 350°F (y’all know I’ve forgotten this step more times than I care to admit 😅).
For the crust, mix those graham cracker crumbs with sugar and melted butter until it looks like wet sand. Press it into a 9×13 baking pan. Pop it in the oven for 8 minutes.
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Now, while that crust is doing its thing, beat those cream cheese blocks until they’re smooth as silk. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until it’s creamy dreamy perfect.
In another bowl, toss those chopped apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Fold them into your cream cheese mixture. Pour this heavenly combination over your slightly cooled crust.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is almost set. Let it cool completely (I know it’s hard, but patience is a virtue, darling!).
Once cooled, drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with pecans. Pop it in the fridge for at least 3 hours, but overnight is best if you can resist!
The result? Pure bliss in every bite! The tangy cream cheese, tart apples, sweet caramel, and crunchy pecans create a flavor explosion that’ll have everyone thinking you’re a professional pastry chef!
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XOXO,
Your favorite recipe girl 👩🍳
P.S. If your bars disappear mysteriously from the fridge, don’t blame me – blame their irresistible deliciousness! 😉
