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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
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Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, a delightful treat that combines creamy cheesecake, tart apples, and luscious caramel. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these bars are easy to make and sure to please everyone from kids to grandparents. With a simple list of ingredients and straightforward steps, you’ll be able to whip up this scrumptious dessert in no time. The rich layers of cheesecake and sweet caramel drizzled over the top will leave your taste buds dancing with joy!

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 medium Granny Smith apples (peeled and diced)
  • 2 tbsp lemon juice
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (cold and cubed)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar for caramel sauce
  • 1/4 cup water for caramel sauce
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream for caramel sauce
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter for caramel sauce
  • 1/4 tsp salt for caramel sauce

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon; press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Beat softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth; add eggs one at a time, mixing well. Stir in vanilla extract.
  4. Toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; layer over the cheesecake filling.
  5. Combine flour, brown sugar, cold cubed butter, and optional pecans until crumbly; sprinkle on top of apples.
  6. Bake for about 45 minutes until golden and set. Allow to cool completely.
  7. For caramel sauce: heat granulated sugar with water until dissolved; let bubble until amber-colored. Whisk in heavy cream, butter, and salt until smooth.
  8. Drizzle cooled caramel over the bars before slicing.

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