Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the perfect harmony of flavors and textures with these irresistible Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. Featuring a buttery shortbread crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, spiced cinnamon apples, and a golden oat crumble topping, these bars are a dessert lover's dream. Drizzled with luscious caramel sauce, each bite delivers the warmth of freshly baked apples and the decadence of silky cheesecake. With just 20 minutes of prep time, these bars are easy to make yet utterly impressive, making them an ideal dessert for gatherings, holidays, or anytime you crave a cozy treat. Perfect for fall or any time of year, this dessert combines the comforting flavors of classic apple pie with the elegance of cheesecake in every bite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar
- 1 cups unsalted butter
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 3 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground nutmeg
- 0.5 cups rolled oats
- 0.5 cups light brown sugar (for topping)
- 0.5 cups all-purpose flour (for crumble topping)
- 0.25 cups unsalted butter, softened (for topping)
- 0.5 cups caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups of flour and 0.5 cups of light brown sugar. Cut in 1 cup of cold unsalted butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking pan and bake for 15 minutes. Remove and let it cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, beat 16 ounces of softened cream cheese and 0.5 cups of granulated sugar using an electric mixer until smooth.
Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract to the cream cheese mixture. Mix until well combined.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
In a separate bowl, toss 3 cups of diced apples with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 0.25 teaspoons of nutmeg until fully coated. Evenly distribute the apples over the cheesecake layer.
For the crumble topping, mix 0.5 cups of rolled oats, 0.5 cups of light brown sugar, 0.5 cups of flour, and 0.25 cups of softened butter in a bowl. Use your fingers to combine until crumbly.
Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the apple layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30–35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the cheesecake layer has set.
Remove from the oven and cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.
Before serving, drizzle each bar with caramel sauce. Slice into 16 squares and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
6184 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 328.7 g | 421% | |
| Saturated Fat | 190.7 g | 954% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1274 mg | 424% | |
| Sodium | 1902 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 770.9 g | 280% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 28.4 g | 101% | |
| Total Sugars | 467.3 g | ||
| Protein | 82.4 g | 165% | |
| Vitamin D | 3.0 mcg | 15% | |
| Calcium | 835 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 21.3 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 2136 mg | 45% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
