Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

The caramel apple cheesecake bars are very easy to make. They are not only easy to make but the ingredients used in this recipe are very easy to get because they are everywhere.

I am going to walk you through all the steps required to make the best caramel apple cheesecake bars. 

These are some of the ingredients needed for this recipe;

For the apples; granny smith apples,  sugar, nutmeg, and then cinnamon.

Streusel topping; light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, salted butter, cinnamon, and quick-cooking oats.

For the crust; all-purpose flour, salted butter, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon.

Cream cheese layer; granulated sugar, cream cheese, eggs, and vanilla extract.

Then for the caramel sauce; light brown sugar, vanilla extract, salted butter, heavy cream, and salt.

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You do not need to worry about storing the caramel apple cheesecake, place them in an airtight container and place them in a refrigerator for 5 days.

However, for longer storage, place the caramel apple cheesecake in a freezer bag and place it in a freezer, and the cakes will be safe and won’t go bad for 4 months.

 

Below is the full recipe for caramel apple cheesecake bars;

Ingredients For Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars 

For The Apples

• 3 medium granny smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons of sugar 
• ¼ teaspoon of nutmeg 
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon

For The Streusel Topping

• 1 cup of light brown sugar
• 1 cup of all-purpose flour 
• ½ cup of salted butter softened 
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon
• ½ cup of quick-cooking oats 

Crust 

• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• A cup of salted butter softened
• ½ cup of brown sugar 
• ¼ teaspoon of salt
• ½ teaspoon of cinnamon

For The Cream Cheese Layer

• 454 grams of cream cheese 
• ½ cup of granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract 

 

Caramel Sauce

• 1 cup of light brown sugar 
• ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract
• 3 tablespoons of salted butter
• ½ cup of heavy cream
• ⅛ teaspoon of salt

For The Equipment needed

• Measuring cups
• Measuring spoons
• Weighing scale
• Electric hand mixer
• Large and medium mixing bowls.
• Baking pan and then,
• Oven 

Steps To Follow For Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

1. Firstly, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a 9*8-inch pan with aluminum foil and lightly grease the aluminum foil with a non-stick cooking spray.
2. Secondly, in a small bowl, add the chopped apples, two tablespoons of sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg mix gently to combine.
3. Thirdly, make the streusel. In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together to combine 1 cup of light brown sugar, 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of salted butter, ½ teaspoon of cinnamon, and ½ cup of quick-cooking oats.
4. Furthermore, make the crust. In a separate medium-sized bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, ½ cup of brown sugar,¼ teaspoon of salt, and ½ teaspoon of cinnamon. Cut in the butter with two forks until the mixture is evenly crumbly and well combined.
5. Then carefully press the crust into the 9*8-inch pan. Bake it for about 10 minutes or until lightly browned around the edges.
6. In the meantime, make the cream cheese layer. In a large-sized bowl, add the cream cheese, and ½ cup of granulated sugar, and beat them using an electric hand mixer until smooth.
7.  Add the eggs one by one and add vanilla. Mix until they are well combined, scraping down the edges of the bowl as required. After mixing pour them over the warm crust.
8. Stir the apple mixture with a spoon and pour it over the cheesecake layer. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until the filling is well set.

Caramel sauce for caramel apple cheesecake bars

1. At this time, make the caramel sauce. In a saucepan set on medium-low heat, add 1 cup of light brown sugar, ½ teaspoon of vanilla extract, 3 tablespoons of salted butter, ½ cup of heavy cream, and ⅛ teaspoon of salt.
2. Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer and cook while stirring for 6 to 8 minutes until slightly thickened. 
3. Add the vanilla extract and cook for an additional minute for it to thicken further. So the sauce will continue to become thick as it cools.
4. Then cool the bars to room temperature.
5. Lastly, drizzle the bars with caramel topping. Serve cold and enjoy.

 

Concluding the caramel apple cheesecake bars

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