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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Delicious Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with a shortbread crust that make the perfect fall dessert!
Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 20
Calories: 343 kcal
Course:
Dessert
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
Shortbread Crust
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 3/4 cup cold butter cubed
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 packages cream cheese 8 oz each, softened
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar divided
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs lightly beaten
- 3 medium tart apples peeled and finely chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Streusel
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 Tablespoons white sugar
- 1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
- 1/3 cup cold butter cubed
Topping
- 1/3 cup caramel ice cream topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Grease a 13x9 inch pan. Set aside.
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Crust
- Combine flour and brown sugar in small mixing bowl. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly.
- Press into prepared baking pan. Bake 15-18 minutes or until crust is just beginning to brown.
Apple Cheesecake
- While crust is baking, beat cream cheese, 1/2 c. sugar and vanilla in large bowl, until mixture is smooth. Add eggs, beat on low speed until just combined. Spread mixture over crust.
- Toss apples, cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining 2 Tablespoons sugar in a small bowl. Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese layer.
Streusel
- In a separate mixing bowl combine flour, sugars and oats. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle over apple layer.
- Baked for 25-30 minutes or until filling is set. Remove from oven. Cool bars in pan for 1 hour. Refrigerate bars for at least two hours. Drizzle with caramel topping. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- Make-Ahead Tip: You can prepare and bake the bars a day in advance and keep them in the refrigerator until you’re ready to serve them.
- Storage Tip: Keep leftover bars covered in the refrigerator. They will keep for two to three days.
Nutrition Information
Serving
1
Calories
343kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
4g
(8%)
Fat
19g
(29%)
Saturated Fat
11g
(55%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
5g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
68mg
(23%)
Sodium
185mg
(8%)
Potassium
117mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
23g
(46%)
Vitamin A
654IU
(13%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
47mg
(5%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 20Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 343
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 343kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 19g | 29% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 68mg | 23% |
| Sodium | 185mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 117mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 23g | 46% |
| Vitamin A | 654IU | 13% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 47mg | 5% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.