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Best Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe (Easy Streusel Fall Dessert)

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Caramel apple cheesecake bars deliver the perfect fall dessert with a buttery graham cracker streusel crust, creamy cheesecake layer, cinnamon-spiced apples, and crunchy topping all drizzled with salted caramel. This easy recipe combines the best of apple pie and cheesecake in portable bars.

Ingredients

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  • Graham Cracker Streusel (Crust and Topping):
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (about 15 full sheets)
  • 1 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • Cheesecake Layer:
  • 24 oz (3 packages) full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs, room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Cinnamon Apples:
  • 3 cups finely chopped Granny Smith apples (about 3 medium, peeled and cored)
  • 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest (optional)
  • For Serving:
  • 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line 9×13-inch pan with parchment, overhang on sides.
  2. Streusel Base: Pulse graham crackers to crumbs. Add brown sugar, oats, pecans, salt, butter. Pulse until sandy. Press half (~2 cups) into pan. Pre-bake 8-10 min. Cool slightly.
  3. Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese + sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, then vanilla. Pour over crust. Tap to release bubbles.
  4. Apples: Toss apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, lemon zest. Spoon over cheesecake.
  5. Sprinkle remaining streusel, press lightly. Bake 40-45 min until edges golden, center slight jiggle.
  6. Cool 1 hour, chill 4+ hours. Lift out, drizzle caramel, slice into 24.

Notes

Expert Tips: Soften cream cheese fully. Chop apples small. Use hands for streusel clumps. Chill overnight for clean cuts. Tart apples balance sweetness.

Storage: Fridge 5 days airtight. Freeze 3 months (no caramel). Thaw overnight.

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