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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe
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These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine the richness of cheesecake with the tartness of apples and the sweetness of caramel, making them a perfect fall dessert for gatherings or family treats.

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 to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Make the crust: In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
  3. Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Pour over crust.
  4. Make the apple layer: Toss apples with lemon juice, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread over cheesecake layer.
  5. Create the streusel topping: Mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Add pecans if using. Sprinkle over the apples.
  6. Bake the bars: Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden and set. Cool, then refrigerate for 2 hours.
  7. Make the caramel sauce: Combine sugar and water in a saucepan. Cook until amber, then whisk in cream, butter, and salt. Let cool.
  8. Serve: Cut bars into squares, drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

  • The Perfect Crust: Pre-bake for a crispy crust.
  • Creamy Cheesecake Layer: Ensure cream cheese is smooth.
  • Apple Selection: Granny Smith apples balance sweet caramel.
  • Caramel Sauce: Watch closely while cooking.
  • Serving and Storage: Best served chilled, store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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