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Delish Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Delish Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Buttery graham crust, creamy cheesecake, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a golden oat streusel finished with a drizzle of caramel. A crowd-pleasing fall dessert bar that slices clean and travels well.
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Prep Time: 25 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 120kcal

Ingredients
 

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar for crust
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon for crust
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted, for crust
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.5 cup granulated sugar for cheesecake
  • 0.5 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3 cup Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced about 3 medium
  • 1 tbsp lemon juice
  • 0.25 cup light brown sugar for apples
  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour for apples
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon for apples
  • 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg for apples
  • 0.75 cup all-purpose flour for streusel
  • 0.75 cup old-fashioned rolled oats for streusel
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar packed, for streusel
  • 0.25 tsp fine sea salt for streusel
  • 0.5 cup unsalted butter cold, cut in small cubes, for streusel
  • 0.75 cup caramel sauce plus more for drizzling

Instructions

Preparation Steps

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with foil or parchment, leaving an overhang; lightly coat with nonstick spray.
  • Make the crust: In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 0.25 cup granulated sugar, and 0.5 tsp cinnamon. Stir in 0.5 cup melted butter until evenly moistened.
  • Press the mixture firmly and evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes; set aside to cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
  • Cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and 0.5 cup granulated sugar on medium speed until smooth and creamy. Mix in sour cream and vanilla. Beat in eggs one at a time just until combined; do not overmix.
  • Spread the cheesecake batter evenly over the warm crust.
  • Apple layer: Toss diced apples with lemon juice, 0.25 cup brown sugar, 1 tbsp flour, 1 tsp cinnamon, and 0.25 tsp nutmeg. Scatter the apples evenly over the cheesecake layer.
  • Streusel: In a bowl, combine 0.75 cup flour, 0.75 cup oats, 0.5 cup brown sugar, and 0.25 tsp salt. Cut in 0.5 cup cold butter until pea-to-marble sized clumps form.
  • Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apples, pressing lightly so it adheres.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes, until the center is just set and the topping is golden. Cool on a rack for 1 hour, then refrigerate at least 3 hours or until well chilled.
  • Slice into 16 bars. Drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving.

Notes

For the best texture, use tart, firm apples like Granny Smith. Wipe your knife between cuts for clean slices. Bars keep refrigerated up to 4 days or freeze (without caramel) for up to 2 months; thaw overnight in the fridge and add caramel before serving.