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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

A square slice of caramel apple cheesecake bar topped with streusel crumble and drizzled with rich caramel sauce on a white plate.
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These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine a buttery shortbread crust, rich cheesecake filling, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a crumbly streusel topping, all finished with a smooth caramel drizzle. A perfect fall dessert that’s easy to make and even easier to love.

  • Author: Catherine
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 55 minutes
  • Total Time: 4 hours (including chilling)
  • Yield: 24 bars 1x
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups all-purpose flour (for crust)
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for crust)
  • 1 cup cold butter, cubed (for crust)
  • 3 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar (for cheesecake)
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (for apples)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar (for streusel)
  • 1/2 cup quick oats
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • 1/4 cup cold butter (for streusel)
  • Caramel sauce for drizzling (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a bowl. Cut in 1 cup cold butter until crumbly. Press mixture into the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 15–18 minutes or until lightly golden. Remove and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.
  6. In a bowl, toss diced apples with 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Spread evenly over cheesecake layer.
  7. For the streusel, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, oats, 1/2 cup flour, and 1/4 cup cold butter. Mix until crumbly and sprinkle over apples.
  8. Bake for 35–40 minutes until the center is set.
  9. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing.
  10. Drizzle caramel sauce over bars before serving.

Notes

  • Use Granny Smith apples for a tart contrast to the sweet caramel.
  • Let the crust cool before adding the cheesecake layer to avoid sogginess.
  • Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean edges.
  • Bars can be frozen individually and thawed overnight in the fridge.

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