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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are layered with a buttery crust, creamy cheesecake, cinnamon apples, and a crumbly streusel topping—drizzled with sweet caramel for the ultimate fall dessert!
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Chill Time5 hours
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: apple, bars, caramel, cheesecake
Servings: 15
Author: Kristie

Ingredients

For the crust

  • 1 c unsalted butter softened
  • ½ c brown sugar
  • 2 c flour

For the filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¾ c sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 t vanilla

For the apples

  • 2 T sugar
  • 1 t cinnamon
  • ½ t nutmeg
  • 3 c Granny Smith apples - peeled and finely diced

For the topping

  • ½ c unsalted butter softened
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 1 c flour
  • ½ c quick oats
  • Caramel sauce to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Line a 13x9 baking dish with parchment and set aside.
  • For the crust - in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the flour, brown sugar and softened butter. Mix until combined and crumbly.
  • Press the crust into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for about 14-16 minutes or until just beginning to brown.
  • Meanwhile, make the cheesecake filling.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer, whip the cream cheese until smooth - about a minute.
  • Add in the sugar and cream until combined, scraping the sides often.
  • Add in the eggs and vanilla. Mix until thoroughly combined, scraping the sides as needed.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooked crust and set aside.
  • For the apples - in a large bowl, combine the diced apples with the sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Toss to combine.
  • Sprinkle the seasoned apples over the cheesecake filling. Set aside.
  • For the streusel topping - in the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour and oats. Mix until combined and crumbly.
  • Sprinkle the topping over the cheesecake filling and apples.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the filling is set and just a little jiggly.
  • Allow to cool to room temperature.
  • Refrigerate for about 4 hours to set completely.
  • Drizzle with caramel sauce to serve.

Notes

Storage: Cheesecake bars should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.