Description

Indulge in these rich and creamy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a delightful combination of smooth cheesecake, tart apples, and a crumbly streusel topping, all drizzled with sweet caramel.

Ingredients

Scale

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup butter

softened

3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese

softened

3/4 cup sugar

3 large eggs

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

3 Granny Smith apples

peeled

cored and finely chopped (about 3 cups)

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 cup all-purpose flour

1/2 cup quick cooking oats

1/2 cup butter

softened

1/2 cup caramel topping for drizzling after baked

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and softened butter to make the crust. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
In another bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition, then stir in the vanilla extract.
In a separate bowl, toss the chopped apples with 2 tablespoons of sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Fold the apple mixture into the cream cheese mixture until well combined.
Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it evenly.
For the streusel topping, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, and softened butter in a bowl until crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel over the cheesecake filling.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set and lightly browned. Allow to cool before drizzling with caramel topping.

Notes

For an extra special touch, serve these bars warm with whipped cream on the side.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 30
Category: Dessert
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 380 kcal
Sugar: 32 g
Sodium: 210 mg
Fat: 24 g
Saturated Fat: 14 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 38 g
Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 5 g
Cholesterol: 85 mg

Keywords: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe, dessert, cheesecake, apples, caramel