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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars – Easy Fall Dessert Recipe

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These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine buttery shortbread crust, creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a crumbly streusel topping—finished with rich caramel drizzle for a fall dessert everyone will love.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar

  • 2 large eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Apple Layer:

  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/8 tsp nutmeg

  • 1 tbsp all-purpose flour

For the Streusel:

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour

  • 1/3 cup brown sugar

  • 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed

  • 1/4 cup rolled oats (optional)

  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Topping:

  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.

  • Mix crust ingredients until crumbly. Press into the pan and bake 15–18 minutes. Let cool slightly.

  • Beat cream cheese with sugar and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time. Pour over crust.

  • Toss apples with sugar, spices, and flour. Spread over cheesecake layer.

  • Make streusel topping. Sprinkle over apples.

  • Bake 35–40 minutes until center is just set. Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours.

  • Slice and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.

Notes

  • Chill overnight for cleanest slices.

  • Add chopped nuts to streusel for texture.

  • Store in fridge for up to 5 days.

Find it online: https://foodemily.com/caramel-apple-cheesecake-bars-easy-fall-dessert-recipe/