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Caramel Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars – Cozy Fall Favorite

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These caramel apple cheesecake bars layer buttery shortbread crust, creamy cheesecake, tender cinnamon apples, and a golden crumb topping — all finished with a drizzle of caramel. A perfect fall dessert in easy bar form.

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, melted

  • Pinch of salt

For the Cheesecake Layer:

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened

  • ½ cup sugar

  • 1 large egg

  • 1½ tsp vanilla extract

For the Apple Layer:

  • 2 apples, peeled and diced

  • 2 tbsp brown sugar

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • ⅛ tsp nutmeg

  • 1 tbsp flour

For the Crumb Topping:

  • ½ cup flour

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ¼ cup oats (optional)

  • ¼ cup butter, cold and cubed

For Topping:

  • ½ cup caramel sauce, for drizzling

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13 pan with parchment.

  • Mix crust ingredients and press into pan. Bake 15–18 minutes. Cool slightly.

  • Beat cream cheese, sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust.

  • Toss apple layer ingredients and scatter over cheesecake.

  • Combine crumb topping and sprinkle over apples.

  • Bake 30–35 minutes until set and golden. Cool, then chill 3+ hours.

  • Slice and drizzle with caramel before serving.

Notes

Best served chilled. Can be frozen without caramel topping. Use firm apples for best texture.

Find it online: https://foodemily.com/caramel-apple-crisp-cheesecake-bars-cozy-fall-favorite/