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Irresistible Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe You’ll Love

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Sweet, creamy caramel apple cheesecake bars with a buttery shortbread crust and caramel drizzle—perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line your baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, softened butter, and salt. Mix until crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes or until lightly golden. Set aside to cool.
  3. Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined. Spread this mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
  4. Toss the diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl until evenly coated. Spread the apple mixture on top of the cheesecake layer.
  5. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 35-40 minutes or until the cheesecake layer is set. The edges will be slightly golden, and the center should jiggle just a bit.
  6. Allow the bars to cool at room temperature for about an hour, then transfer to the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  7. Once the bars are cool, drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the top. Slice into squares and serve.

Notes

[‘Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing.’, ‘Don’t overmix the cheesecake filling to avoid cracking.’, ‘Firm, tart apples like Granny Smiths work best.’, ‘Cool completely before slicing for clean cuts.’, ‘Double the batch for larger gatherings.’]

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Keywords: caramel apple cheesecake bars, fall dessert, easy cheesecake recipe, apple dessert, caramel drizzle

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