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Two caramel-drizzled dessert bars with an oat crumb topping and creamy filling are stacked on a white plate, set on a light wooden surface.

Apple Cheesecake Bars with Caramel Drizzle

Zuzana Paar
Apple Cheesecake Bars with Caramel Drizzle bring together three desserts we all love: apple pie, cheesecake, and a crumbly streusel bar. Each bite feels like a little celebration, and the caramel drizzle on top makes them taste extra special. They are the kind of treat that makes you pause and go, “Okay, just one more square.”
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Bake time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 18 Servings
Calories 473 kcal

Equipment

  • 13x9-inch baking dish
  • Stand mixer or hand mixer
  • Large mixing bowls
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Spatula
  • Cooling rack

Ingredients
  

For the Crust

  • 1 cup unsalted butter softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • For the Filling
  • 24 oz cream cheese softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract

For the Apples

  • 3 cups Granny Smith apples peeled and finely diced
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg

For the Topping

  • ½ cup unsalted butter softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup quick oats

For serving

  • Caramel sauce for drizzling

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and set it aside.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, and softened butter. Mix until the dough is crumbly. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish. Bake for about 15 minutes, until the edges just start to brown.
  • In a stand mixer or with a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the sugar and mix again, scraping down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs one at a time along with the vanilla, mixing until the batter is creamy. Spread the filling evenly over the baked crust.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle the apple mixture evenly over the cheesecake filling.
  • In another bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, flour, and oats until crumbly. Sprinkle the mixture over the apples in an even layer.
  • Place the pan in the oven and bake for 40 to 45 minutes. The cheesecake should be set but still have a slight jiggle in the center.
  • Let the pan cool completely at room temperature. Transfer to the fridge and chill for at least 4 hours before slicing.
  • Cut into squares, drizzle with caramel sauce, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 473kcalCarbohydrates: 49gProtein: 6gFat: 30gSaturated Fat: 18gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 106mgSodium: 137mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 3gSugar: 32gVitamin A: 1032IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 78mgIron: 1mg

Disclaimer

Please note that nutrient values, if included with the recipe, are estimates only. Variations can occur due to product availability/substitution and manner of food preparation. Nutrition may vary based on methods of origin, preparation, freshness of ingredients, and other factors.

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