Sometimes you just want a dessert that looks like you’ve spent all afternoon in the kitchen, without actually doing it. These Lazy Girl’s Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are exactly that: rich, creamy cheesecake swirled with sweet cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a dreamy drizzle of caramel… all made with just five simple ingredients.
They’re perfect for autumn bake sales, cosy nights in, or impressing guests when you’ve got about 15 minutes to spare. No fancy baking skills, no complicated prep, just quick assembly, a short bake, and a dessert that vanishes in minutes.
Why This Tastes Great
- Sweet cinnamon apples meet creamy cheesecake
- Buttery crust for a perfect handheld bar
- Caramel drizzle takes it over the top
- Only 5 ingredients – maximum reward for minimum effort
Servings & Timings
Servings: 12 bars
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Cooling/Chilling: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 package (approx. 400 g / 14 oz) ready-made shortbread or graham cracker crust mix (or crushed biscuits with melted butter)
- 2 cans (about 540 g total / 19 oz) apple pie filling
- 450 g (16 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 200 g (1 cup) sugar
- 2 large eggs
- Optional: cinnamon and extra caramel sauce for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking tin.
- Prepare shortbread or graham cracker crust according to package instructions and press firmly into the tin. Bake for 5–7 minutes to set.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Spoon apple pie filling on top in dollops, swirling gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are set and centre is just slightly wobbly.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional) before serving.
Storage
Keep refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Nutritional Information (per bar)
Calories: 290 kcal
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Protein: 4 g
Fat: 14 g
Saturated Fat: 8 g
Fibre: 1 g
Sugar: 26 g
Sodium: 180 mg
Lazy Girl’s Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars – 5 Ingredients, Zero Fuss
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Ingredients
Method
- Preheat oven to 175°C / 350°F. Grease or line a 9×13-inch baking tin.
- Prepare shortbread or graham cracker crust according to package instructions and press firmly into the tin. Bake for 5–7 minutes to set.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing until just combined.
- Pour cheesecake mixture over the crust and spread evenly. Spoon apple pie filling on top in dollops, swirling gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes, until edges are set and centre is just slightly wobbly.
- Allow to cool completely at room temperature, then chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
- Drizzle with caramel sauce and a sprinkle of cinnamon (optional) before serving.
