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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

These creamy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars feature a shortbread crust, thick cheesecake layer, topped with diced cinnamon apples and a sweet streusel topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 24 bars
Calories 240 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking dish
  • Electric mixer
  • Pastry Blender

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened

Cheesecake Filling

  • 3 packages cream cheese, softened 8 ounce each
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

Apples

  • 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped (about 3 cups)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Streusel Topping

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

Drizzle

  • ½ cup caramel topping for drizzling after baked

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or food processor (or 2 forks) until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 9x13 baking pan that is greased or lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil or parchment. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with ¾ cup sugar in an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Then add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour over warm crust.
  • In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture.
  • For the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. Mix thoroughly by using your hands to combine the butter into the mixture.
  • Sprinkle Streusel topping over apples. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until filling is set. Let bars come to room temperature then store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be frozen up to 4 months.
  • Drizzle with caramel topping and let cool. Serve cold and enjoy!

Notes

Source: adapted from Paula Deen. Increased the cheesecake layer by 1.5.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 400IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Apple Dessert, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, cheesecake, Dessert Bars, Fall Dessert
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