Description
These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat featuring a creamy cheesecake layer topped with spiced apples and a buttery streusel. Perfect for easy gatherings and family dinners, this recipe is a must-try for dessert lovers looking for homemade flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 3 cups apples (peeled & diced)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup quick oats
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and spray a 9 x 13-inch pan with non-stick spray.
- In a small bowl, combine 1 3/4 cups flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 3/4 cup softened butter to create a crumbly shortbread crust.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, beat together 2 softened packages of cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla until smooth. Then, add in 2 eggs and mix well.
- Peel, core, and dice enough apples to fill 3 cups. In a mixing bowl, combine the apples with 2 tbsp brown sugar, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/4 tsp nutmeg.
- For the streusel layer, mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup quick oats, 2/3 cup brown sugar, 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon, and 1/2 cup melted butter until thick, using your hands to clump together.
- Once the crust is done, allow it to cool for 10 minutes before spreading the cheesecake layer evenly over it.
- Layer the apple mixture over the cheesecake, and then sprinkle the streusel over the apples.
- Bake for an additional 30-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set.
- Let the bars cool and refrigerate. Serve chilled with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for a smooth filling.
For added flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg