Description
These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a delightful treat bursting with apple flavor, creamy cheesecake, and a buttery crust. Perfect for gatherings or a comforting dessert at home.
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 oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
- In a small bowl, prepare the shortbread crust by mixing flour, brown sugar, and softened butter with a fork until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, prepare the cream cheese layer by beating softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs and mix until well combined. Set aside.
- Peel, core, and dice enough apples to make 3 cups. In a bowl, combine the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
- In another medium bowl, combine flour, quick oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter for the streusel layer. Use your hands to create clumps as the mixture will be thick.
- Once the crust is done, let it cool for 10 minutes.
- Spread the cream cheese layer evenly over the crust. Layer the prepared apples on top, then sprinkle the streusel mixture over the apples.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes until the cheesecake layer is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate. Serve cold, topped with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
For extra flavor, use different types of apples in the filling.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Let bars cool completely for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg