Description
Salted caramel apple cheesecake squares bring together creamy richness and autumn’s sweetest flavors in one irresistible dessert. Buttery graham cracker crust, velvety cream cheese filling, and caramelized apple topping create a perfect harmony you’ll crave all season long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups (180 grams) graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) salted caramel sauce
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) chopped apple pie filling
Binding Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) melted butter
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
Preparation Ingredients:
(None additional)
Instructions
- Craft a delectable base by combining graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar, ensuring a uniform mixture that firmly packs into the prepared 8×8-inch baking pan.
- Whip the cream cheese until silky and smooth, carefully spreading the luxurious layer across the compressed graham cracker foundation.
- Artfully distribute the chopped apple pie filling over the cream cheese, creating a vibrant and textured surface that promises delightful flavor combinations.
- Refrigerate the assembled dessert for approximately 2 hours, allowing the layers to set and meld together harmoniously.
- Once chilled, slice the dessert into precise squares, showcasing the distinct layers and symmetrical presentation.
- Elevate the final touch by generously drizzling rich salted caramel sauce across the top, creating an indulgent visual and flavor finale that entices every palate.
Notes
- Achieve the perfect crust by firmly pressing graham cracker mixture into the pan, ensuring an even, compact base that won’t crumble when cutting.
- Soften cream cheese at room temperature for smooth, lump-free filling that spreads effortlessly and creates a creamy texture.
- Drain excess liquid from apple pie filling to prevent soggy squares and maintain a crisp, clean layered dessert structure.
- Customize by using gluten-free graham crackers or replacing apples with seasonal fruits like pears or peaches for variety and dietary adaptations.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 232 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg