Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping Recipe
Indulge in the ultimate fall-inspired dessert with these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping. This decadent treat combines a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust, a creamy cheesecake layer, and tender cinnamon-spiced apples, all crowned with a crumbly streusel topping. A drizzle of rich caramel sauce ties everything together for a flavor-packed bite of pure comfort. Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, these bars are as stunning as they are delicious, making them an ideal choice for holiday gatherings, potlucks, or simply a cozy night in. With easy-to-follow steps and classic ingredients, this recipe guarantees a bakery-quality indulgence every time.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted (for crust)
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for crust)
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar (for cheesecake layer)
- 2 units large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (for cheesecake layer)
- 2 cups apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 0.5 cup quick oats
- 0.33 cup light brown sugar (for streusel)
- 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for streusel)
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed (for streusel)
- 0.5 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
To make the crust, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup of granulated sugar, 1 cup of melted unsalted butter, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract in a mixing bowl until a dough forms. Press the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and allow to cool slightly.
While the crust cools, make the cheesecake layer. In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces of softened cream cheese with 0.5 cup of granulated sugar using a hand or stand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add 2 large eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked crust.
In a separate bowl, toss 2 cups of diced apples with 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 2 tablespoons of light brown sugar. Evenly distribute the apple mixture over the cheesecake layer.
For the streusel topping, mix 0.5 cup of all-purpose flour, 0.5 cup of quick oats, 0.33 cup of light brown sugar, and 0.5 teaspoon of ground cinnamon. Cut in 0.25 cup of cold, cubed butter with a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle the streusel over the apple layer.
Bake the assembled dessert in the oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set and the streusel is golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours to fully set.
Once chilled, lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment overhang and slice into squares.
Drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
577 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 35.5 g | 45% | |
| Saturated Fat | 21.4 g | 107% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 127 mg | 42% | |
| Sodium | 156 mg | 7% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 59.8 g | 22% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.7 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 35.2 g | ||
| Protein | 6.8 g | 14% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 65 mg | 5% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 134 mg | 3% | |
*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.
