Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Taha Ayad

These caramel apple cheesecake bars combine buttery shortbread crust, creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and crumbly streusel with a rich caramel drizzle—perfect for cozy fall desserts and gatherings.

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Prep Time 20

Cook Time 40

Total Time 1

Servings: 12 bars

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
½ cup packed light brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter softened
16 oz cream cheese softened
½ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 medium Granny Smith apples peeled and diced
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ cup all-purpose flour for streusel
½ cup rolled oats
½ cup light brown sugar
¼ cup unsalted butter cubed and chilled
½ cup thick caramel sauce for drizzling

Method

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
2. Combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into pan and bake 15 minutes.
3. Beat cream cheese until smooth, add sugar, eggs, and vanilla, then spread over crust.
4. Toss diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; layer over cheesecake mixture.
5. Mix streusel ingredients (flour, oats, brown sugar, butter) until crumbly; sprinkle over apples.
6. Bake 35–40 minutes until set and golden. Cool completely, then chill at least 2 hours.
7. Drizzle with caramel before serving and slice into bars.

Notes

Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smoother filling.

Pre-bake crust to prevent sogginess.

Chill thoroughly before slicing for clean edges.

Store in the fridge for up to 5 days or freeze without caramel for up to 3 months.