🍎 Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars 🍯

Buttery graham crust, creamy cheesecake layer, cinnamon apples, crunchy streusel, and rich caramel drizzle!

📝 Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 tbsp sugar

For the Cheesecake Layer:

• 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the Apple Layer:

• 2 cups peeled & diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg (optional)

For the Streusel Topping:

• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup cold butter, cubed

For the Finish:

• 1/2 cup caramel sauce (store-bought or homemade)

👩‍🍳 Directions

1️⃣ Prepare the Crust

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix graham crumbs, melted butter, and sugar.
Press firmly into a lined 9×13-inch pan.
Bake 8–10 minutes. Let cool slightly.

2️⃣ Make the Cheesecake Filling

Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth.
Add eggs one at a time.
Mix in vanilla.
Spread evenly over crust.

3️⃣ Add the Apples

Toss diced apples with sugar and cinnamon.
Sprinkle evenly over cheesecake layer.

4️⃣ Make Streusel

Mix brown sugar and flour.
Cut in cold butter until crumbly.
Sprinkle over apples.

5️⃣ Bake

Bake 35–40 minutes or until center is set.
Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 3 hours.

6️⃣ Finish

Drizzle generously with caramel sauce before slicing into bars.

⏱️ Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Bake Time: 40 minutes
• Chill Time: 3 hours
• Servings: 12 bars
• Calories: ~420 per bar

✨ Tip: Chill overnight for ultra-clean slices and deeper flavor.