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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a buttery streusel topping, all drizzled with luscious caramel sauce.
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Equipment

  • - 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • - Electric mixer or whisk
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Spatula
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

  • #### **For the Crust**
  • - 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • - 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • #### **For the Cheesecake Filling**
  • - 16 oz 2 blocks cream cheese, softened
  • - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • - 2 large eggs
  • #### **For the Apple Layer**
  • - 2 medium apples peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • - 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • - 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • - 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
  • #### **For the Streusel Topping**
  • - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • - 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • - 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • - 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • - 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • #### **For the Caramel Drizzle**
  • - 1/2 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade

Instructions
 

  • **Prepare the Crust**
  • - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • - In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix well, then press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • - Bake for 8-10 minutes. Let cool while preparing the filling.
  • **Make the Cheesecake Layer**
  • - In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
  • - Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
  • - Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  • **Prepare the Apple Layer**
  • - In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • - Evenly distribute the spiced apples over the cheesecake layer.
  • **Make the Streusel Topping**
  • - In another bowl, mix the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until crumbly.
  • - Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apples.
  • **Bake the Bars**
  • - Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set and the streusel topping is golden brown.
  • - Remove from oven and let cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  • **Add the Caramel Drizzle**
  • - Before serving, drizzle with caramel sauce for the perfect finishing touch.