These apple cheesecake bars taste like apple pie, apple crumble, and cheesecake all in one! Between the rich flavors of salted caramel, apples, and cinnamon to a tempting layer of cream cheese and chunky oat crumbles, this will be your new favorite apple dessert this fall. The recipe begins with a brown sugar shortbread-style crust that’s tender and light. The crust is topped with a rich and creamy cheesecake layer, which is topped with cinnamon-and-sugar spiced apples. Then there’s a buttery, oatmeal and brown sugar-based crumble that’s sprinkled on. After baking, salted caramel is drizzled over the top. It adds so much depth of flavor and as it soaks in, it helps the bars stay beautifully soft, moist, and tender for days. The recipe takes a few minutes to prep, but it’s so worth it. The steps go fast and your house will smell like a bakery while the bars bake.
Ingredients in Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
To make this caramel apple cheesecake bars recipe, you’ll need:
All-purpose flour Light brown sugar Unsalted butter Cream cheese – regular or lite both work Egg Granulated sugar Vanilla extract Diced apples – any kind; I used one Fuji and one Gala Cinnamon and nutmeg Rolled oats – also called ‘old-fashioned oats’ Salted caramel sauce – I’ve linked my homemade recipe, but you can use your favorite store-bought brand, too
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How to Make Apple Cheesecake Bars
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