Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Streusel (Print Format)
Layers of spiced apples, creamy cheesecake, and crisp streusel create a comforting, bakery-style sweet treat.
# Ingredients:
→ For the Crust
01 -
Graham cracker crumbs
02 -
Unsalted butter
03 -
Granulated sugar
→ For the Cheesecake Layer
04 -
Cream cheese
05 -
Granulated sugar
06 -
Eggs
07 -
Vanilla extract
→ For the Apple Layer
08 -
Apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
09 -
Cinnamon
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Nutmeg
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Granulated sugar
→ For the Streusel Topping
12 -
All-purpose flour
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Brown sugar
14 -
Rolled oats
15 -
Cold butter
→ For the Caramel Drizzle
16 -
Caramel sauce
# Steps:
01 -
Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a baking pan to form an even layer. Bake until slightly golden and set aside to cool.
02 -
Beat cream cheese until smooth and lump-free. Add granulated sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. Pour the mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
03 -
Peel and dice apples evenly. Toss with cinnamon, nutmeg, and granulated sugar until well coated. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer.
04 -
Combine all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and rolled oats in a bowl. Cut in cold butter until the mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apple layer.
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Bake the assembled dessert in a preheated oven until the streusel topping is golden brown and the cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
06 -
Cool the dessert completely and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to set fully. Slice into bars just before serving.
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Drizzle caramel sauce over the bars just before serving for a decadent finish.
# Tips:
01 -
Use room-temperature cream cheese for a smooth cheesecake layer.
02 -
Dice apples evenly to ensure uniform cooking.
03 -
Chill the bars in the refrigerator for clean slicing.
04 -
Drizzle caramel sauce right before serving to keep the topping crisp.