Best 5 Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful combination of tangy apples, creamy cheesecake, and buttery caramel in these delectable Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. With a graham cracker crust, a layer of luscious cheesecake filling swirled with tender apple pieces, and a luscious caramel topping, these treats are a feast for the senses. Perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet cravings and leave you craving more.

Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS



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The streusel topping that comes with this recipe for apple cream cheese bars is absolutely irresistible. If you can't resist a "taste test" before a party, just arrange each apple bar on a serving platter and no one will know a piece is missing from the pan! -Katherine White, Henderson, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
STREUSEL:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup hot caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a well-greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread over crust., In a small bowl, toss apples with cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining sugar; spoon over cream cheese layer. In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and oats; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple layer., Bake 25-30 minutes or until filling is set. Drizzle with caramel topping; cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE BARS WITH STREUSEL TOPPING RECIPE



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Paula's Home Cooking, Episode: Winter Warmers. These were enjoyed by all! Many different layers of taste.

Provided by Manami

Categories     Cheesecake

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup unsalted butter, softened at room temperature
16 ounces cream cheese, softened (2-8 oz packages)
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
1/2 cup sugar, divided
2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1/2 cup caramel topping
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
  • Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two forks until mixture is crumbly.
  • Press evenly into a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.
  • Then add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
  • Stir to combine.
  • Pour over warm crust.
  • In a small bowl, stir together the chopped apples, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
  • Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture.
  • Sprinkle evenly with Streusel topping.
  • Bake 30 minutes, or until filling is set.
  • Drizzle with caramel topping.
  • MAKE STRUSEL TOPPING:.
  • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.

CARAMEL-APPLE CHEESECAKE BARS



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These pecan-topped bars are yummy any time of year, but they're especially good during cooler months when you're craving something rich and satisfying. -Katy Roche, Batavia, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h20m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 22

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
APPLE LAYER:
4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
CARAMEL LAYER:
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/3 cup 2% milk
TOPPING:
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, butter and brown sugar. Press onto the bottom of a well-greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., In a small bowl, combine the apples, flour and sugar; spoon over crust. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over apples., In a small saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth; pour over cream cheese layer. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over caramel., Bake at 350° until center is almost set, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 303 calories, Fat 17g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 47mg cholesterol, Sodium 149mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

APPLE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS



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Easy caramel cheesecake bars are topped with apple slices and a final layer of Marzetti® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip after the bake.

Provided by Marzetti

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Marzetti®

Time 57m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Marzetti's® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup old-fashioned oats
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan.
  • For the crust, combine all crust ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine until crumbly and butter pieces are no longer visible. Press the mixture on bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • For the filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and creamy.
  • Add Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip and mix until smooth. On low speed, mix in flour; add egg and vanilla and mix just until blended. Pour cream cheese mixture over baked crust. Arrange apple slices and press them into top of cream cheese layer.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes. Allow bars to cool to room temperature.
  • Cover and chill until firm. Before serving, spread Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip over top of bars.
  • Cut and serve. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

PAULA DEEN'S CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE BARS



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These are so yummy Recipe courtesy of http://www.pauladeen.com

Provided by grace moran

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 c all purpose flour
1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c butter, softened
2- 8oz pkg cream cheese softened
1/2 c sugar plus 2 tb divided
2 large eggs
3 granny smith apples peeled & cored & chopped
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 c caramel topping
1 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

  • 1. Pre-heat oven 350 In med bowl combine flour & brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or with your hands until mixture is crumbly.Press evenly into a 13 x 9 baking pan lined with foil. Bake 15 mins or til lightly brown.
  • 2. In a large bowl beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar in an electric mixer at med speed till smooth. Then add eggs 1 at a time & vanilla. Stir to combine, pour over warm crust.
  • 3. In a small bowl stir together chopped apples, remaining 2 TB sugar, cinnamon & nutmeg. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle evenly with Streusel topping. Bake 30 mins or til filling is set. Drizzle with Caramel Topping.
  • 4. Streusel Topping: 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup all purpose flour 1/2 cup quick cooking oats 1 stick butter In a small bowl combine all ingredents

Tips:

  • Use a high-quality cream cheese for the best flavor and texture.
  • Make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature before mixing.
  • Beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy.
  • Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.
  • Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream.
  • Pour the cheesecake mixture into the prepared crust.
  • Bake the cheesecake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is just set.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before refrigerating.
  • For the caramel apple topping, use a good quality caramel sauce.
  • Slice the apples thinly and evenly.
  • Arrange the apple slices on top of the cooled cheesecake.
  • Drizzle the caramel sauce over the apples.
  • Refrigerate the cheesecake for at least 4 hours before serving.

Conclusion:

Caramel apple cheesecake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. The creamy cheesecake filling is perfectly complemented by the sweet and tart caramel apple topping. These bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them!

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