Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- For the Apple Layer:
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- For the Streusel Topping:
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)
- For the Caramel Sauce:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup water
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla. Pour over the cooled crust.
- Make the apple layer: Toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread over the cheesecake layer.
- Create the streusel topping: Mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans if using. Sprinkle over the apple layer.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, until streusel is golden and cheesecake is set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
- Make the caramel sauce: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Heat until sugar dissolves, then cook without stirring until amber. Remove from heat, whisk in cream, then stir in butter and salt. Cool slightly.
- Cut bars into squares and drizzle with warm caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- Use cold butter for the streusel for a crumbly texture.
- Let the cheesecake cool completely before cutting to prevent crumbling.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg