No Bake Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Bars
Get ready to savor fall’s richest flavors in every bite of these Caramel Apple Butter Cheesecake Bars. Imagine layers of velvety cream cheese filling, laced with warm apple butter and drizzles of smooth caramel, all nestled between buttery graham cracker crusts. Best of all, there’s no baking involved, so this dreamy dessert comes together effortlessly. Whether you’re looking to impress at a gathering or just craving something decadent for yourself, these bars are the ultimate cozy treat, bringing together all the flavors we love most about autumn.
Servings: 4 People
Equipment
- 1 loaf pan 8x4
Ingredients
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1/4 caramel plus more for garnish
No Bake Cheesecake Base
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 3 tbsp heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Graham Cracker Crust
- 3 cups graham crackers crushed
- 8 tbsp butter melted and cooled
- 1 tbsp dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon ground
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
No Bake Cheesecake Base
- In a large bowl or stand mixer add all ingredients listed under “No Bake Cheesecake Base.” Whisk until fully combined and forms stiff peaks and set aside.
Graham Cracker Crust
- To a food processor, add all ingredients listed under “Graham Cracker Crust” except for the melted butter.
- Once crushed into a medium fine powder, add the melted butter and pulse until thoroughly mixed.
- Should clump together like wet sand.
Assemble
- Line an 8x4 loaf pan with parchment paper for easy release and add half of the graham cracker crust.
- Pat down to a firm layer and place in the fridge for 10-15 minutes.
- Once chilled, add half of the cheesecake base and spread out evenly. Add a few tablespoons of apple butter and a good drizzle of caramel. Swirl to mix into the cheesecake base.
- Repeat with the remaining cheesecake base, apple butter and caramel.
- Top with what’s left of the graham cracker crust and spread out evenly.
- Pat down firmly to help adhere to the cheesecake filling.
- Place in the fridge for 1-2 hours until completely firm.
- Once set, remove from the loaf pan and cut into bars.
- Drizzle with some warmed caramel and enjoy!