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Caramel Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars: Your New Favorite Fall Treat

A thick, layered slice of apple cheesecake bars topped with crumble and dripping with caramel sauce.
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Make these Caramel Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars for a perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a buttery crust. This recipe delivers the comforting flavors of apple pie in an easy-to-handle bar format, ideal for any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 medium apples, peeled, cored, and sliced (about 3 cups)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar (for crumble)
  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces (for crumble)
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. Prepare the crust: In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup melted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Prepare the apple layer: In a separate bowl, toss the sliced apples with cinnamon. Set aside.
  4. Prepare the cheesecake filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 1 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract until just combined. Do not overmix.
  5. Assemble the layers: Pour half of the cheesecake filling over the warm crust. Top evenly with the cinnamon apples. Pour the remaining cheesecake filling over the apples.
  6. Prepare the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 cup oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, and 1/4 cup cold butter pieces. Use your fingers or a pastry blender to cut the butter into the dry ingredients until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle this streusel evenly over the cheesecake layer.
  7. Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has only a slight jiggle.
  8. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cool, chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  9. Before serving, drizzle generously with caramel sauce. Cut into squares.

Notes

  • You can use a shortbread crust instead of graham crackers for a different texture.
  • For an easier preparation, you can use pre-made caramel sauce.
  • If you want a stronger apple pie flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of nutmeg to the apples.

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