Name: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 50 min
Total time: 1 h
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 cup butter, softened; 3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 3/4 cup sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract; 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped (about 3 cups); 2 tablespoons sugar; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup quick cooking oats; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup caramel topping for drizzling after baked

Ingredients

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2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped (about 3 cups)
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup caramel topping for drizzling after baked

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
Combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in 1 cup softened butter until the mix is crumbly. Press evenly into a greased 9×13 pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly browned.
In a large bowl, beat 3 packages of softened cream cheese with 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add 3 eggs one by one, mixing in 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract before pouring over the warm crust.
In another bowl, mix 3 chopped Granny Smith apples, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg. Spoon this apple mixture over the cream cheese layer.
Prepare the streusel topping by mixing 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup oats, and 1/2 cup softened butter until well combined. Sprinkle on top of the apples.
Bake for 40-45 minutes until the filling is set. Allow to cool to room temperature and then refrigerate for up to 5 days. These bars can be frozen for up to 4 months.
Drizzle with caramel topping before serving cold.

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Notes

Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened to achieve a smooth filling.
For a delightful finish, drizzle extra caramel sauce over individual servings.

Author: jeremy
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 320
Sugar: 18g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 33g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 70mg