Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

A bar that will leave you salivating in every bite. It almost has all the flavors you will be looking for in a dessert. With its butter shortbread that melts in  your mouth starts the fun. Creamy and delicious middle topped with cream cheese layers followed by apple filling spread topped with streusel plus the caramel topping. Your mouth would be so blown away by the flavors in layers exploding in every bite.

Whether you are a sweet tooth or not, you can’t resist the temptation of having caramel, cheesecake, apple and butter all in one bar. Here’s the Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars you will wish not to be missing on your jars. This can sometimes make you afraid of having visitors because they will either empty the jars or ask you to make more of them. This luscious dessert can be so sinful in every bite. You will not want to miss every layer.

Ingredients:

Looking at this long list can cause you think twice, but this recipe is easy to prepare:

• Flour: All purpose or bread flour can be used.
• Brown Sugar: The darker the richer flavor you can get.
• Butter: Must be softened prior to mixing.
• Cream Cheese: Non fat is good but low fat is recommended on this recipe.
• Eggs: Larger eggs please!
• Vanilla: Adds sweetness to the cream cheese.
• Granny Smith Apples: This pairs the caramel perfectly.
• Ground Cinnamon: The aroma is just perfect for this.
• Ground Nutmeg: Nothing more but a taste of fall.
• Caramel Topping: Either your old favorite or make some of it.

For the Streusel: 

• Brown Sugar: Either light or dark makes this good.
• Flour: Makes the crumb.
• Quick Cooking Oats: As long as they aren’t those rolled.
• Butter: It’s taste is important. Don’t try a substitute.

Apple Cheesecake Bars can be as easy as these steps:

1. Line: Use a 9×13 pan. Place a foil and spray with cooking oil to avoid bars to stick to it. Preheat the oven at 350 degrees F.
2. Combine and Bake: In a medium bowl, mix the flour and brown sugar then cut in the butter. Do repeatedly until the mixture is crumbly. Press up to the bottom of the pan. Bake for 15 minutes.
3. Beat: Using a different bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar on medium speed until creamy. Put in the eggs one at time. Same with vanilla. Pour on top of the crust after well mixed.
4. Apple Filling: Combine the apples, cinnamon, two tablespoons of sugar, and nutmeg and spoon over the cream cheese layer in a bowl.
5. Streusel: Sprinkle the combined brown sugar, flour, oats and butter on the apple layer.
6. Bake: Bake for 30 minutes. Once set, drizzle with caramel topping.

Tips for Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars:

Experience the taste of the fall in this luscious caramel apple cheesecake dessert in every bite. You might end up drooling especially with its caramel toppings.. 

• Apples: Dice the apples. This makes it easier to cook and to eat. Granny Smith’s availability is not a problem. Using other kinds of apple is good but sweetness can get higher.
• Streusel: Melting the butter is a no-no! Keep it cold. Use a pastry cutter to soften it, if not available, knives and fork is okay. Press it evenly into the pan.
• Cream Cheese: Using full fat can give you thicker batter. You can also use ⅓ less fat instead. Cinnamon and nutmeg adds a bit to the flavor.
• Preparation: This takes time to get prepared. Including baking, cooking and cooling that takes an hour before refrigerating for another 3 hours before serving.

Storing Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars:

• Refrigerator: To prolong its shelf life for another 5 days, cover with foil or put in an airtight container then refrigerate.
• Freezer: If freezing, do not drizzle with caramel sauce or remove them. Put in an airtight container or ziplock bag. This can preserve your cheesecake for another 3 months. Thaw for 4-5 hours before serving then drizzle with caramel sauce.