Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

This made my day! I made this amazing Cheesecake today and I am so glad that I did because I never would have tasted the amazing taste of heaven! Give this one a try today and I am 100 percent certain that you are gonna love it! Enjoy!

INGREDIENTS

Crust

3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs

1/4 cup butter, melted

2 tablespoons brown sugar

Cheesecake Filling

1 8oz. package cream cheese softened

1/3 cup sugar

1 egg

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Apple Layer

1 Granny Smith apple

1 tablespoon brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

1/8 teaspoon cloves

Streusel Topping

1/4 cup brown sugar

1/4 cup flour

1/4 cup oats

1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

2 tablespoons butter, melted

Caramel Drizzle

12 individually wrapped caramels

1 tablespoon heavy cream

OR salted caramel sundae topping

How to make Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Step 1: Ready the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.

Step 2: Apply cooking spray in an 8 x 8-inch baking dish.

Step 3: Add the brown sugar, melted butter, and graham cracker crumbs in a small mixing bowl. Use a fork to mix.

Step 4: Transfer the mixture into the greased baking dish. Press suing your fingers.

Step 5: Add the cream cheese into the bowl of the electric mixer. Beat for 2 minutes until smooth and creamy.

Step 6: Add in the vanilla, egg, and sugar. Continue beating until combined completely.

Step 7: Spread the mixture evenly on top of the crust.

Step 8: Add cinnamon, brown sugar, cloves, and nutmeg in a medium bowl. Stir until well combined.

Step 9: Peel the apple and cut it into small pieces. Toss them into the dry ingredients and coat them completely.

Step 10: Transfer on top of the cheesecake layer.

Step 11: In a separate bowl, add the brown sugar, oats, cinnamon, flour, and melted butter. Stir until well-mixed. Sprinkle on top of the apple layer.

Step 12: Place inside the preheated oven and bake for 13 to 40 minutes or until the color turns golden.

Step 13: Remove from the oven and let it sit on a wire rack to cool.

Step 14: Once cool, put it inside the fridge to chill for 1 hour.

To make the caramel drizzle:

Step 1: Add the caramels into a microwavable bowl then put inside the microwave and allow it to melt for 30 seconds.

Step 2: Add in the heavy cream. Spread the caramel sauce on top of the cheesecake.

Step 3: Serve and enjoy!

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