Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Here’s a delicious recipe for Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars—perfectly sweet, creamy, and fruity:

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🍎 Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Ingredients:

For the crust:

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs

• ¼ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted

For the cheesecake layer:

• 16 oz (450g) cream cheese, softened

• ½ cup granulated sugar

• 2 large eggs

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

For the apple topping:

• 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

• 2 tbsp butter

• 2 tbsp brown sugar

• ½ tsp cinnamon

For the caramel drizzle:

• ½ cup store-bought or homemade caramel sauce

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Instructions:

1. Prepare the crust:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter.

   • Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan. Bake for 8–10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool.

2. Make the cheesecake layer:

   • Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy.

   • Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.

   • Pour cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust.

3. Prepare the apple topping:

   • In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat.

   • Add apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Cook for 3–5 minutes until slightly softened.

   • Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer.

4. Bake:

   • Bake for 25–30 minutes, until the cheesecake is set around the edges. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.

5. Add caramel drizzle and serve:

   • Drizzle caramel sauce over the bars before cutting into squares.

   • Serve chilled.

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💡 Tips:

• For extra flavor, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking.

• Use tart apples like Granny Smith to balance the sweetness.

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If you want, I can also give a no-bake version that’s quicker and just as creamy, perfect for hot days. Do you want that version?