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Creamy Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel

These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are fall treat with layers of creamy cheesecake, cinnamon-spiced apples, buttery streusel, and a caramel drizzle. Easy to make ahead and great for sharing!
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caramel apple cheesecake bars
Prep Time:20 minutes
Cook Time:1 hour
Chill Time:4 hours
Total Time:5 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

For the Filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese , softened
  • ¾ cups sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 2 tsp vanilla

For the Apples

  • 2 Tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • 3 cups Granny Smith apples - peeled and finely diced

For the Topping

  • ½ cups unsalted butter , softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup flour
  • ½ cup quick oats
  • Caramel sauce , to serve

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a stand mixer, mix the flour, brown sugar, and softened butter until the mixture is crumbly and well combined.
  • Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of your prepared baking dish.
  • Bake the crust for 14–16 minutes, or until the edges are just starting to turn golden. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • In a clean mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth (about 1 minute). Add the sugar and mix until well combined, scraping down the sides as needed.
  • Then, mix in the eggs and vanilla until everything is fully blended.
  • Pour the cheesecake filling over the pre-baked crust and spread it out evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, toss the finely diced Granny Smith apples with the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated.
  • Sprinkle the seasoned apples evenly over the cheesecake layer.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and oats. Mix until the texture is crumbly.
  • Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the apples and cheesecake filling.
  • Bake again at 350°F for 40–45 minutes, or until the cheesecake is mostly set with a slight jiggle in the center.
  • Let the bars cool at room temperature for about 30–60 minutes and refrigerate for 4–6 hours (or overnight) to fully set before slicing.
  • Drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving and enjoy!
Servings: 16 bars
Calories: 380kcal
Author: carlycampbell