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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake, tart apples, and a luscious caramel drizzle baked in a buttery crust, perfect for any gathering or cozy night in.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Fall
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (240 g)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (100 g)
  • 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed (170 g)
For the cheesecake filling
  • 2 packages cream cheese (softened) (8 oz each, 450 g total)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar (plus 2 tablespoons, 130 g total)
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (5 mL)
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped (about 450 g)
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (2 g)
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (1 g)
For the streusel topping
  • 3/4 cup all-purpose flour (90 g)
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar (150 g)
  • 2 tablespoons white sugar (25 g)
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats (50 g)
  • 1/3 cup cold butter, cubed (75 g)
For the topping
  • 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping (about 100 g)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 13×9 inch (33×23 cm) pan and set it aside.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the crust ingredients: 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, and 3/4 cup cold cubed butter. Blend until it resembles coarse crumbs and press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. In another bowl, beat the filling ingredients: softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons of white sugar, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth. Add the lightly beaten eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Fold in chopped apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Pour over the crust in the pan.
  4. For the streusel topping, mix together flour, brown sugar, white sugar, and oats. Add cold butter and mix until it resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle topping evenly over the apple cheesecake filling.
Baking
  1. Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes or until the streusel topping is golden brown and the filling is set. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
  2. Drizzle the caramel topping over the cooled bars before cutting into squares.

Notes

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are best served chilled or at room temperature. They pair wonderfully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.