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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

February 5, 2014 | Cheesecake

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With layers of short bread crust, cheesecake, apples, streusel, and caramel drizzle, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert.With layers of short bread crust, cheesecake, apples, streusel, and caramel drizzle, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert.

Fall is almost here! I’m so used to living in the midwest where it’s in the 80’s until the end of September but here on Long Island we’re already having 70 degree weather. While I’m sad to say goodbye to our pool and beach days, I am super excited for the beautiful fall and all the delicious food like Moist Pumpkin Bread with Cream Cheese Frosting and these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars.

With layers of short bread crust, cheesecake, apples, streusel, and caramel drizzle, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert.

And of course, I love all the food that comes along with the season, particularly all things pumpkin and apple. Who’s with me? One of the best ways to enjoy apples is with caramel, right?! Hello yummy caramel apples! And why not also add in some cheesecake to make it extra delicious… and UNhealthy. It’s good to indulge every once in awhile.

I LOVE these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. No only do they taste delicious but they feed a large crowd and  are easier to make than a round cheesecake.With layers of short bread crust, cheesecake, apples, streusel, and caramel drizzle, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert.

This recipe does have quite a few layers but each one is quite simple and you can reuse some of the bowls without washing. Don’t do extra dishes if you don’t have to!

You’ll start out by making the shortbread crust which is just 3 ingredients. Simple. Press it into a 9×13 inch pan that is lined with foil (this helps you lift the cheesecake out for easier cutting) and bake it.

With layers of short bread crust, cheesecake, apples, streusel, and caramel drizzle, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert.

While the crust is baking you make the other layers- cheesecake, apples, and streusel. The cheesecake layer is just cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla. Just mix it in the Kitchen Aid and pour over the cooked crust.

Next, slice up your apples pretty small. If too big they’ll be crunchy still. Mix them with some cinnamon and sugar and layer on top of the cream cheese.

Top off the apples with some delicious streusel and bake the cheesecake for 50 minutes. Then you just let it cool for about an hour before putting it in the fridge to chill. When ready to serve drizzle with caramel sauce. If you want to be extra fancy, cut some thin slices of apple for the tops. Enjoy!

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With layers of short bread crust, cheesecake, apples, streusel, and caramel drizzle, Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert.
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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert! These bars are loaded with layers of short bread crust, cream cheese filling, cinnamon apples, streusel, and caramel drizzle. The combination is divine!
Prep Time35 mins
Cook Time50 mins
Total Time5 hrs 25 mins
Servings: 24
Author: Garnish and Glaze

Ingredients

For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 cup butter, softened

For the Middle Layer:

  • 3 8 ounce packages cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 ½ teaspoons vanilla

For the Apple layer:

  • 3 Granny Smith Apples, peeled, cored, and chopped fine
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg

For the Topping:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup quick-cooking oats
  • ¾ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup caramel topping
  • 1 Granny Smith Apple, thinly sliced, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

For the Crust:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (set to 325 if using a dark pan). Line a 9x13 inch pan with heavy duty aluminum foil (for easy removal).
  • Mix flour and brown sugar together in a medium bowl. Cut butter in with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Spread mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan and pat it down (don't wash the bowl yet! Use it for the streusel!). Bake for 15 minutes. Meanwhile, prepare the middle layer.

For the Middle Layer:

  • With an electric mixer, beat cream cheese and sugar together in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla and beat until combined. Pour over crust.

For the Apples:

  • Mix apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg together in a small bowl. Spread apples evenly over cream cheese layer.

For the Streusel:

  • Combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Cut butter in with a fork or pastry blender until crumbly. Spread evenly over the apples.
  • Bake for 45-55 minutes until center is set. Allow bars to cool and then refrigerate 3 hours or overnight.
  • Remove the cheesecake by lifting the foil out. Cut cheesecake into 24 bars (or more is you want them smaller) and then drizzle with caramel. Garnish with sliced apples (optional).
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
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With layers of short bread crust, cheesecake, apples, streusel, and caramel drizzle, these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert.

Recipe Source: Slightly adapted from Borton & Sons recipe in Enjoy Cooking The Costco Way magazine cookbook

For more delicious cheesecake recipes, try these:

  •  Pecan Pie Cheesecake Bars by Jo Cook’s
  • Chocolate Chip Oreo Cheesecake Bars by Deliciously Sprinkled
  • Blackberry Cheesecake Bars by Baked by Nature

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Comments

  1. Sharon Roden says

    September 9, 2017 at 10:35 am

    I made this last night and it was very good. My cheesecake layer was more like a custard than cheesecake. What could.i have done stone?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      October 26, 2017 at 7:05 am

      That’s interesting. Did you substitute a low fat cream cheese?

      Reply
  2. Karly says

    August 31, 2017 at 7:40 pm

    Hi fall? Are you there? It’s me, Karly. And I am SOOO ready for all of your flavors. This looks absolutely amazing- thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  3. Ranisa says

    April 22, 2014 at 12:13 pm

    I am on my phone. I want to make this tonight. I can’t seem to click on anything for the recipe. Please help?!?

    Reply
    • Melanie says

      April 22, 2014 at 8:34 pm

      Ranisa,
      Sorry you were unable to see the recipe earlier. The program I have for my older recipes wasn’t working but it is now.

      Reply

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