Description
Delight in these Caramel Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars, featuring a buttery crumb crust, creamy cheesecake filling, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a crunchy streusel topping, all drizzled with luscious salted caramel sauce. Perfect as a decadent dessert for fall or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter
Cheesecake Filling
- 2 blocks cream cheese, softened (16 oz total)
- 1/2 cup sugar (plus 2 tablespoons, divided)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Topping
- 3 Granny Smith apples (peeled, cored and cubed into a medium dice)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons sugar (from divided sugar)
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
Finishing
- 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cut in 1 cup unsalted butter with a fork until the mixture becomes crumbly. Press this mixture evenly into a 13x9x2-inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake for 15 minutes or until the crust is lightly browned.
- Make the cheesecake filling: In a stand mixer, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the 2 large eggs one at a time, mixing to combine after each addition, then stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Pour this cheesecake mixture over the warm crust in the pan.
- Prepare the apple topping: In a small bowl, toss the peeled, cored, and cubed Granny Smith apples with the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg until well coated. Spoon this apple mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer in the pan.
- Make the streusel topping: In another bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup old-fashioned oats, and 1/4 cup softened butter. Mix until crumbly and sprinkle evenly over the apples.
- Bake the bars: Bake the assembled bars for 30 minutes or until the filling is set and the streusel is golden brown.
- Add the finishing touch: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Drizzle 1/2 cup salted caramel sauce over the warm bars before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping… say that 10 times fast and then start baking these immediately!
- Use Granny Smith apples for the perfect balance of tartness that complements the sweet toppings.
- Allow bars to cool completely for clean slices and best texture.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- For an extra indulgent touch, serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 322 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 61 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 59 mg
