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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars by Tessie's Table.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a buttery crust topped with caramel. A delicious dessert that brings warmth and flavor in every bite.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 432 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ can apple pie filling (21 oz can)
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

For the strudel topping:

  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter cubed
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • ½ cup caramel sauce

Instructions
 

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
  • In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Stir until well combined.
  • Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the vanilla extract and eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Pour the cream cheese mixture over the graham cracker crust in the baking dish. Spread it evenly with a spatula.
  • Pour the apple pie filling into a medium bowl. Using a pair of scissors, cut the apple in the apple pie filling into small pieces.
  • pour it directly over the cream cheese layer.
  • In a separate bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, cubed butter, and chopped pecans for the strudel topping. Use your fingers or a fork to cut the butter into the flour mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Sprinkle the strudel topping evenly over the apple pie filling.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  • Remove from the oven and let it cool completely at room temperature. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to allow the bars to set.
  • Once chilled, use the overhanging parchment paper to lift the bars out of the baking dish. Cut into squares or bars.
  • Just before serving, drizzle the caramel sauce over the bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 432kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 5gFat: 28gSaturated Fat: 16gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 96mgSodium: 297mgPotassium: 121mgFiber: 1gSugar: 26gVitamin A: 918IUVitamin C: 0.5mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 1mg
Keyword Buttery, Comfort Food, Creamy, Fall, Fruit
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