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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Delicious apple cheesecake streusel bars drizzled with caramel topping!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time50 minutes
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Keyword: caramel apple bars, caramel apple cheesecake bars recipe, carmmel apple cheesecake bars, cheesecake bars
Servings: 12 Slices
Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

Cheesecake Bars

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted softened butter
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages softened cream cheese
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple Mixture

  • 3 medium chopped Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and finely chopped
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Streusel Topping

  • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup quick cooking oats
  • ½ cup unsalted softened butter
  • ½ cup caramel topping

Instructions

Cheesecake Bars

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking dish with parchment paper and lightly spray with nonstick cooking spray.
  • In a medium sized bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour and ½ cup firmly packed light brown sugar. Cut in 1 cup unsalted softened butter using a pastry cutter until the mixture is crumbly.
  • Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 (8-ounce) packages softened cream cheese and ½ cup granulated sugar. Mix using a hand mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Add 2 large eggs one at a time and mix until combined. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and pour the batter over the crust.

Apple Mixture

  • Add a large bowl add 3 medium chopped Granny Smith apples. Stir in ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg. Spoon evenly on top of the cheesecake layer.

Streusel Topping

  • In a medium-sized bowl, add 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup quick cooking oats, and ½ cup unsalted softened butter. Mix until crumbly and sprinkle the streusel topping over the apple layer.
  • Bake for 30 minutes until filling is set. Allow to cool and drizzle with ½ cup caramel topping.

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Notes

Updated on September 9, 2020
Originally Posted on October 4, 2913

Nutrition

Calories: 528kcal | Carbohydrates: 74g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Cholesterol: 92mg | Sodium: 257mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 787IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 48mg | Iron: 2mg

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