Description
These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate treat for cozy fall baking. With a buttery shortbread crust, a rich and creamy cheesecake center, warm cinnamon-spiced apples, and a crunchy oat streusel topping, every bite delivers on texture and flavor. Whether you’re looking for easy dessert ideas, sweet fall recipes, or a fun twist on cheesecake, this quick and indulgent bake is sure to become a favorite. Perfect for parties, holidays, or just a sweet snack on a crisp day.
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
16 oz cream cheese
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 cups diced Granny Smith apples
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 cup rolled oats
1/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 cup cold butter
1/3 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper.
2. Mix melted butter, flour, and brown sugar for the crust. Press into pan and bake for 15 minutes.
3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Pour over hot crust.
4. Cook apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until soft. Cool slightly and spread over cheesecake layer.
5. Mix oats, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apples.
6. Bake 30–35 minutes until edges are set and center slightly jiggles. Cool completely, then chill for 3+ hours.
7. Drizzle with caramel before serving and slice into bars.
Notes
Make sure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps.
Don’t skip chilling—it helps the bars set and enhances flavor.
Use parchment to lift the bars easily from the pan for clean slices.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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