Description
These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars feature a creamy layer of cheesecake topped with spiced apples and a crunchy streusel. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in!
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°F and spray a 9 x 13 pan with non-stick spray.
- In a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and softened butter for the shortbread crust until crumbly.
- Press the mixture into the prepared pan and bake for 20 minutes.
- In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs and mix until combined, then set aside.
- Prepare 3 cups of diced apples by peeling and coring them. Mix apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl and set aside.
- For the streusel layer, combine flour, quick oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter in a medium bowl until thick, using hands to clump together.
- Once the crust is done, allow it to cool for 10 minutes.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust evenly, followed by the apple mixture, then top with the streusel layer.
- Bake for 30-40 minutes or until the cheesecake layer is set.
- Allow to cool, then refrigerate. Serve cold with a drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easy blending.
Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Feel free to substitute different fruit toppings based on preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg