Easy and Delicious Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
If you’re looking for a fall dessert that brings together all the cozy flavors of the season, these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect choice. With layers of creamy cheesecake, a buttery shortbread crust, and a cinnamon-spiced apple topping, these bars are like a slice of autumn in every bite. Finished with a crumbly streusel and a drizzle of sweet caramel, they’re a crowd-pleaser for any gathering. And with just 10 minutes of prep, these bars are as easy to make as they are delicious to eat!
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 24 bars
Ingredients
Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Apples:
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped, (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Streusel Topping:
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
Drizzle:
1/2 cup caramel topping for drizzling after baked
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or food processor (or 2 forks) until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 9x13 baking pan that is greased or lined with parchment. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 3/4 cup sugar in an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Then add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour over warm crust.
In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture.
For the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. I like to really combine it by using my clean hands to thoroughly combine the butter into the mixture. You can't use a food processor because it will grind up the oats.
Sprinkle Streusel topping over apples. Bake 40-45 minutes, or until filling is set. Let bars come to room temperature then store in the fridge for up to 5 days. Can be frozen up to 4 months.
Drizzle with caramel topping and let cool. Serve cold and enjoy!
