Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are full of fall flavor. First and foremost, apples and caramel always taste great together. Furthermore, when served up on a warm crust with a creamy cheesecake layer, it makes them both taste even better. By using a 9×13 baking pan, these dump and go cheesecake bars are the perfect way to host a get-together. Additionally, bring these bars to a Fall potluck or Thanksgiving feast, and everyone will be begging for the recipe!

Ingredients in Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Each layer of these delicious bars is better than the next! Additionally, they’re really easy to throw together with very simple ingredients. So, here’s all you need:

For the crust and cream cheese mixture:

Flour – two cups all purpose flour Brown sugar – half a cup dark or light brown sugar, packed. Butter – one cup (or two cubes) cold butter, sliced into thin slices. Cream cheese – 16 ounces (2 packages) softened Sugar you’ll need half a cup, and 2 tablespoons sugar, separated Eggs – two large eggs Vanilla extract – one teaspoon Granny Smith apples – three large apples, peeled, cored, and chopped Cinnamon – half teaspoon, ground cinnamon or more for extra flavor.

Salted Caramel Topping

Sugar – one cup white sugar Salted butter – more chilled butter, about six tablespoons, sliced Heavy cream – half a cup Sea salt – one teaspoon

Salted Caramel Sauce

This was my first time making homemade salted caramel, and it was SO good and SO easy! Initially, it takes the sugar quite a while to melt down, so don’t worry if it seems like it is taking a long time. However, the time you spend on this caramel sauce is totally worth it, and it is the perfect topping for these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. Moreover, you can even make a double batch so you can drizzle it over ice cream. In the end, it’s absolutely delicious!

Types of Apples to Use for this Recipe

Different apple varieties can have different flavors and textures. Here are some options to consider: We love using a tart, crisp apple like Granny Smith; however, you could also try Gala, Fuji, Cortland, Braeburn, or Honeycrisp apples. They’re all tart and firm, making them ideal for baking and using in desserts. Moreover, you can experiment with combinations of apple varieties to achieve a balance of sweetness and tartness that suits your preference in apple desserts.

Tips for a Perfect Cheesecake Layer

Make sure all of the ingredients (cream cheese, eggs, etc.) are at room temperature before mixing. This ensures a smoother and less dense cheesecake filling. Avoid overmixing the cheesecake batter, as overmixing can lead to cracks. Mix until just combined. Gradually cool the cheesecake after baking by turning off the oven and letting it sit with the door slightly open for about an hour before transferring it to the refrigerator. Rapid temperature changes can lead to cracks.

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