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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars That Will Steal Your Heart

These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a buttery crust, making them the perfect autumn dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 200 grams Digestive Biscuits Can substitute with gluten-free biscuits.
  • 100 grams Unsalted Butter (melted) Use salted butter if desired.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 450 grams Full-Fat Cream Cheese Low-fat cream cheese works for a lighter take.
  • 150 grams Granulated Sugar Brown sugar can give a deeper flavor twist.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Essential for a well-rounded taste.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Pure vanilla extract is preferred.
  • 3 large Large Eggs Ensure they’re at room temperature.
For the Apple Layer
  • 3 Granny Smith Apples (peeled, cored, and chopped) Other tart apples may be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Orange zest can substitute.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Nutmeg can also be included.
  • 1 4 Ground Nutmeg Use sparingly.
For the Crumble Topping
  • 100 grams Unsalted Butter (chilled and cubed) Coconut oil can be used for a dairy-free alternative.
  • 150 grams Plain Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour if necessary.
  • 50 grams Demerara Sugar Brown sugar can replace for extra sweetness.
  • 50 grams Granulated Sugar
Finishing Touch
  • 150 ml Caramel Sauce Use homemade or store-bought.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • 8 x 8-inch baking pan
  • Food Processor
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and prepare an 8 x 8-inch baking pan by lining it with baking paper.
  2. Crush the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs, then combine with melted butter and press firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add sugar, salt, and vanilla. Mix in eggs one at a time.
  4. Toss the prepared apples with sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a separate bowl.
  5. Rub chilled butter into flour, demerara sugar, and granulated sugar until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Pour cheesecake filling over crust, layer spiced apples on top, and sprinkle crumble topping evenly.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until crumble topping is golden brown and the filling is set with a slight jiggle.
  8. Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Serve drizzled with caramel sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Ensure your cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for smoother batter. Avoid overbaking; bars should be slightly jiggly in the center.

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