Caramel Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars

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I am not going to lie to you here, but I won’t exaggerate, either.

These bars are probably the best thing I have eaten in a long time. They are…So. Amazing. There are five layers of awesomeness going on here – a brown sugar/butter crust, a thick and creamy cheesecake filling, cinnamon apples, a perfect strudel topping, and a drizzle of caramel.

Oh. My.

You need to make these. Like, now. And, if like me, you know you won’t be able to trust yourself at home alone all day with a pan of caramel apple crumble cheesecake bars, there’s good news. The recipe can be made in two 8-inch square pans instead of one 9×13 pan!

Take one to work, send the other to the neighbor’s house, or only make half a batch.

How to make these cheesecake bars

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1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter, and set aside.

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Looking for more ways to use fall apples?

•  Pork Chops with Apple Cranberry Sauce
•  Easy Chicken Chili with Apples

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Yield: 18

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 1 hour

Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes

This recipe for Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars makes the perfect fall dessert! With layers of creamy cheesecake filling, cinnamon apples, strudel topping, and caramel, it's rich, indulgent, and delicious.

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Ingredients

Crust:

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

Cheesecake Layer:

• 24 oz packages of cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Apple Filling:

• 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
• 2 tbsp sugar

Streusel Topping:

• 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup quick cooking oats
• 1/2 cup butter, softened

For Topping:

• Caramel sauce

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray or butter, and set aside.

Directions for Crust:

1. In a medium bowl, combine the flour and brown sugar.
2. Cut in the butter with a pastry blender, two forks, or your hands, until the mixture is crumbly.

1. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared 9x13 baking pan.
2. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Directions for Cheesecake Layer:

1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the sugar until smooth.
2. One at a time, mix in the eggs and vanilla extract.
3. Pour cheesecake batter over the warm crust.

Directions for Apple Filling:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. Pour over the cream cheese mixture.

Directions for Streusel Layer:

1. In a medium bowl, mix together the brown sugar, flour, oats, and butter until evenly combined.
2. Sprinkle this over the apple mixture.

Directions for Baking:

1. Bake the bars for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set.
2. Allow to cool and drizzle caramel sauce over the top.
3. Keep refrigerated, and enjoy!

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 536Total Fat: 33gSaturated Fat: 20gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 124mgSodium: 209mgCarbohydrates: 54gFiber: 2gSugar: 33gProtein: 7g

Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. For the most accurate information, please calculate using your specific brands and exact measurements.

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