Decadent Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Savor the exquisite combination of creamy cheesecake, tart apples, and buttery streusel atop a crumbly crust, all drizzled with a rich caramel topping. These decadent bars are sure to impress and satisfy any sweet tooth.
Ingredients
For the bars | |
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| 2 | cups all-purpose flour |
| 1 | cup butter, softened |
| 3 | packages cream cheese, softened |
| 3 | large eggs |
| 1 1⁄2 | teaspoons vanilla extract |
| 3 | granny smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped |
| 1⁄2 | teaspoon ground cinnamon |
| 1⁄4 | teaspoon ground nutmeg |
For the streusel topping | |
| 1 | cup brown sugar, firmly packed |
| 1 | cup all-purpose flour |
| 1⁄2 | cup quick-cooking oats |
| 1⁄2 | cup butter, softened |
Instructions
For the bars | |
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| 1. | Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. |
| 2. | In a medium bowl, combine all-purpose flour and firmly packed brown sugar. Use a pastry blender or 2 forks to cut in softened butter until the mixture is crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into a 9x13 baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly browned. |
| 3. | In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup of sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, then the vanilla extract. Stir to combine and pour over the warm crust. |
| 4. | In a small bowl, stir together finely chopped granny smith apples, 2 tablespoons of sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg. Spoon this mixture evenly over the cream cheese layer. |
For the streusel topping | |
| 1. | In a small bowl, combine firmly packed brown sugar, all-purpose flour, quick-cooking oats, and softened butter. |
| 2. | Sprinkle the streusel topping over the apples. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set. Drizzle with caramel topping and allow to cool. Serve cold and enjoy! |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 566.3 kcal |
| Protein | 6.9 g |
| Fat | 33.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.9 g |
| Sugar | 34.5 g |
Published on Aug 15, 2024 by Luminița