Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are filled with an apple pie cheesecake batter and then sprinkled with tender apples, a sweet streusel topping, and a drizzle of caramel. Simple to prepare and even better to eat, this dessert captures the delicious flavors of fall!

How many caramel apple recipes can I share with you this fall?

LOTS, of course! And I hope you don’t mind.

Caramel apple anything is a favorite of mine, but especially when the weather gets cooler. It reminds me of my childhood. Going to the pumpkin patch, picking out some caramel apples (and cider!), and feeling the crisp air against my skin.

Isn’t fall just wonderful?

What’s also wonderful is cheesecake! And you all know that I’m a big cheesecake lover, right? From this {No-Bake} Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle, to that No-Bake Peanut Butter Cup Cheesecake, and this Strawberry Cheesecake Mousse, I love it all.

But, it occurred to me that I haven’t shared any cheesecake bars with you. Ever. But, it’s a dessert that I often make when I go to parties or get-togethers. So, I decided to put a fall twist on a classic cheesecake.

These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are filled with an apple pie cheesecake batter and then sprinkled with tender apples, a sweet streusel topping, and a drizzle of caramel. Simple to prepare and even better to eat, this dessert captures the delicious flavors of fall!

The best part of these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, besides the decadent taste, is how easy these bars are to prepare. But, you knew that was coming, right? Even though the ingredient list looks long, trust me, it’s simple to prepare!

To sweeten the batter of the cheesecake, I added apple pie spice. It gives it a hint of flavor, without being too overpowering. And instead of a graham cracker crust, I used a combination of brown sugar, flour, and butter.

And then there’s the topping. Swoon. Aren’t caramel apples the best?

I just diced up a few Granny Smith apples, tossed them with a cinnamon sugar mixture, and then sprinkled them on top of the cheesecake batter. And for the streusel, the ingredients get mixed together in one bowl, and then are tossed over the apples. Easy peasy, right?

If you’re looking for that perfect recipe that just screams fall, then these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars were made for you!

Looking for more cheesecake recipes? I’ve got you covered!

• Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake Dip
• Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies
• No Bake Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake
• Peaches and Cream Cheesecake
• Eggnog Cheesecake
• Snickerdoodle Cheesecake Bars
• No Bake Oreo Cheesecake

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Yield: 16 bars

Prep Time: 15 minutes mins

Cook Time: 45 minutes mins

Total Time: 1 hour hr

These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are filled with an apple pie cheesecake batter and then sprinkled with tender apples, a sweet streusel topping, and a drizzle of caramel. Simple to prepare and even better to eat, this dessert captures the delicious flavors of fall!

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Ingredients

 

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Crust:

• ▢ 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ ¼ cup light brown sugar
• ▢ ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

Apples:

• ▢ 2 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and diced
• ▢ ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ▢ ½ teaspoon white sugar

Cheesecake filling:

• ▢ 2 (8 ounces) packages cream cheese, softened
• ▢ 1 egg
• ▢ ½ cup white sugar
• ▢ 1 teaspoon vanilla bean paste, or vanilla extract
• ▢ 1½ teaspoons apple pie spice
• ▢ Dash of nutmeg

Streusel topping:

• ▢ ½ cup packed light brown sugar
• ▢ ½ cup all-purpose flour
• ▢ ¼ cup old-fashioned oats
• ▢ ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
• ▢ Caramel sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

 

• Preheat oven to 350F. Line an 8×8 baking pan with parchment paper or aluminum foil greased with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or hands. Combine until it resembles a course mixture. Press into the bottom of prepared pan.
• Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until crust is lightly browned. Set aside.
• While crust is baking, prepare the apples and cheesecake batter. In a small bowl, combine the apples, cinnamon, white sugar, and nutmeg. Set aside.
• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until soft and creamy with an electric hand mixer or stand mixer with fitted paddle attachment. Add in egg, sugar, vanilla, and apple pie spice, beating well to thoroughly combine.
• Pour batter onto prepared crust and spread evenly. Sprinkle seasoned apples over top.
• In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour, old-fashioned oats, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle evenly over cheesecake batter.
• Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until cheesecake filling is set. Remove from oven and let cool for at least one hour.
• Drizzle with caramel sauce and cut into bars.

Notes

Apples can either be mixed into batter or sprinkled on top.

Slightly adapted from Paula Deen

Serving: 1g, Calories: 206kcal, Carbohydrates: 30g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 9g, Saturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 33mg, Sodium: 9mg, Potassium: 59mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 19g, Vitamin A: 293IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 17mg, Iron: 1mg

Cuisine: American

Course: Dessert

Author: Gayle

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