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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe Easy Dessert Idea

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The perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, tart apples, and rich caramel, these caramel apple cheesecake bars are an irresistible dessert ideal for cozy gatherings or indulgent treats.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ cup store-bought caramel sauce
  • Optional: sea salt flakes for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth using an electric mixer. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract. Pour mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  4. In a small bowl, toss diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Evenly distribute apple mixture over the cheesecake layer.
  5. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly. Remove from oven and let cool to room temperature.
  6. Once cooled, drizzle caramel sauce generously over the top. Sprinkle with sea salt flakes if desired.
  7. Refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours or overnight to allow the layers to set.
  8. Lift the bars out of the pan using the parchment paper, slice into squares or rectangles, and serve chilled.

Notes

[‘Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely before adding the caramel sauce to prevent melting.’, ‘Granny Smith apples are ideal for their tartness, but other varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji can be used for a sweeter flavor.’, ‘Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal of the bars.’, ‘Using softened cream cheese and room-temperature eggs ensures a smooth cheesecake batter.’, ‘Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter to prevent air bubbles.’]

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