Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars (Print-Friendly Version)

Enjoy these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars—a delightful fall dessert featuring creamy cheesecake, tart Granny Smith apples, and buttery caramel. Perfect for October gatherings. Save & click.

# Ingredients You’ll Need:

→ Crust

01 - 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
02 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
03 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

→ Cheesecake Layer

05 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 - 1/2 cup granulated sugar
07 - 2 large eggs
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Apple Layer

09 - 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
10 - 2 tablespoons lemon juice
11 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
13 - 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

→ Streusel Topping

14 - 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
15 - 1/4 cup brown sugar
16 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed

→ Caramel Sauce

17 - 1 cup granulated sugar
18 - 1/4 cup water
19 - 1/4 cup heavy cream
20 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
21 - 1/4 teaspoon salt

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
02 - In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, granulated sugar, and cinnamon until evenly mixed.
03 - Press the crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.
04 - Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool while preparing the other layers.
05 - In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth and fluffy.
06 - Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract until fully blended.
07 - Pour cheesecake mixture onto the cooled crust and spread into an even layer.
08 - In a medium bowl, toss diced apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well coated.
09 - Distribute apple mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer.
10 - Mix flour and brown sugar in a bowl. Cut in cold cubed butter until the mixture forms coarse crumbs.
11 - Sprinkle the streusel mixture evenly across the apple layer.
12 - Place the pan in the oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the streusel is golden and the cheesecake is set.
13 - Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours until thoroughly chilled.
14 - In a saucepan, combine granulated sugar and water over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Increase heat to medium-high and cook without stirring until the mixture reaches an amber color, approximately 8–10 minutes.
15 - Remove from heat. Carefully whisk in heavy cream (mixture will bubble), then add butter and salt, whisking until smooth.
16 - Cut chilled bars into squares. Drizzle with caramel sauce just before serving.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Pre-bake the crust for optimal firmness and prevent sogginess. Allow bars to chill fully before cutting for clean, even servings.

Return