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Close-up of Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars drizzled with caramel on a wooden board, apples in the background.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

These bars feature a buttery shortbread crust topped with creamy cheesecake and a layer of spiced apples, all drizzled with caramel.
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Temps de préparation 25 minutes
Temps de cuisson 45 minutes
Temps total 1 heure 10 minutes
Portions: 16 bars
Type de plat: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingrédients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup unsalted butter melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Topping
  • 3 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced
  • 0.25 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
For the Caramel Drizzle
  • 0.5 cup caramel sauce store-bought or homemade

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, and brown sugar for the crust. Pour in the melted butter and mix until combined. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the cheesecake filling evenly over the baked crust.
  6. In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  7. Scatter the spiced apples evenly over the cheesecake filling.
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is almost set.
  9. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  10. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the cooled bars before cutting and serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened. You can make your own caramel sauce or use your favorite store-bought variety.

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