Description
These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars blend creamy cheesecake with sweet apples and a buttery crust, creating an irresistible dessert that’s simple to prepare. Perfect for gatherings or a sweet snack!
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 F (175 degrees C). Spray a 9 x 13 inch pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix together the flour, brown sugar, and softened butter to form a crumbly shortbread crust. Press this mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and beat until well combined. Set the mixture aside.
- Prepare the apples by peeling, coring, and dicing them to make three cups. In another bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- For the streusel layer, combine flour, quick oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a medium bowl. Mix until clumpy using your hands.
- After the crust has cooled for 10 minutes, evenly spread the cheesecake layer over the crust. Layer the cinnamon-spiced apples on top, followed by the streusel mixture.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate until firm. Serve chilled with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
Ensure that the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
For added flavor, use a mix of tart and sweet apples.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator, covered tightly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg