apple caramel cheesecake bars

Indianapolis, IN
Updated on Aug 28, 2013

These cheesecake bars would be great for a party, and they are so easy and tasty! Recipe & photo: tasteofhome.com

prep time 30 Min
cook time 25 Min
method ---
yield Makes 3 dozen

Ingredients

  • 2 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
  • 2 packages (8 oz.ea.) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup plus 2 tbsp. sugar, divided
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 - eggs, lightly beaten
  • 3 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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  • 3/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
  • 1/3 cup cold butter
  • 1/3 cup hot caramel ice cream topping

How To Make apple caramel cheesecake bars

  • Step 1
    In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a well-greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake in a preheated 350-degree oven for 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Step 2
    Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combine. Spread over crust.
  • Step 3
    In a small bowl, toss apples with cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining sugar; spoon over cream cheese layer. In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and oats; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple layer.
  • Step 4
    Bake 25-30 minutes at 350 on until filling is set. Drizzle with caramel topping; cool in pan on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.

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