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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Irresistible Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Delicious caramel apple cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust, creamy cheesecake layer, spiced apples, crunchy streusel topping, and homemade caramel sauce.

  • Total Time: 3 hours 10 minutes (includes cooling and chilling)
  • Yield: 12 bars 1x

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

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Make the apple layer: Toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread over the cheesecake layer.
  5. 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.
  6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, until streusel is golden and cheesecake is set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
  7. 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.
  8. 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.
  • Author: Emily Frost
  • 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