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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Irresistibly Delicious Recipe

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars recipe irresistibly delicious Creamy cheesecake swirled w caramel apple Easy technique crowdpleasing dessert

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 5 tablespoons (70g) unsalted butter, melted
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 24 ounces (680g) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup (150g) granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 3 medium apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and diced
  • ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) unsalted butter
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)
  • Instructions

  • Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking pan lined with parchment paper.
  • Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract and sour cream until just combined. Do not overmix.
  • Prepare the Caramel Apple Topping: In a large skillet, melt the butter over medium heat. Add the diced apples and sugar, and cook until the apples are tender and slightly caramelized, about 8-10 minutes. Stir in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • Assemble and Bake: Pour the cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust. Spoon the caramel apple mixture evenly over the cheesecake filling. Drizzle the caramel sauce over the top. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
  • Cool and Chill: Let the cheesecake bars cool completely in the pan. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before slicing and serving.