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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

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These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert! Creamy cheesecake filling sits atop a graham cracker crust and is swirled with caramel and topped with sweet, cinnamon-spiced apples.

Ingredients

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  • For the Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Cheesecake Filling:
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/4 cup sour cream
  • For the Apple Topping:
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • For the Caramel Swirl:
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce, store-bought or homemade

Instructions

  1. Make the Crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Bake the Crust: Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
  3. Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla extract and then eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Stir in sour cream.
  4. Prepare the Apple Topping: While the crust is baking, melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook until apples are tender, about 5-7 minutes.
  5. Assemble the Bars: Pour the cheesecake filling over the cooled crust. Swirl in caramel sauce. Top with cooked apples.
  6. Bake the Cheesecake: Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  7. Cool and Chill: Let the cheesecake cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.

Notes

For a richer flavor, use homemade caramel sauce. Serve chilled and enjoy!

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