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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe
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These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fall dessert that brings together the creamy richness of cheesecake, the tangy sweetness of apples, and the decadence of caramel. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a special treat!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Apple Layer:

  • 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg

For the Streusel Topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans (optional)

For the Caramel Sauce:

  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven: Preheat to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, add eggs one at a time, mix in vanilla, then pour over the crust.
  4. Make the apple layer: Toss apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and spread over the cheesecake layer.
  5. Create the streusel topping: Mix flour and brown sugar, cut in butter, add pecans if desired, then sprinkle over the apple layer.
  6. Bake the bars: Bake for 45-50 minutes until set. Cool, refrigerate for 2 hours.
  7. Make the caramel sauce: Heat sugar and water, cook until amber, remove from heat, whisk in cream, butter, and salt. Let cool slightly.

Notes

  • For a more decadent touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
  • Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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