Description
Indulge in the delicious flavors of fall with these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars. A perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, sweet caramel, and tart apples layered on a buttery cake crust.
Ingredients
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Cake Crust:
- 1 box white cake mix (dry)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1 14-ounce can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Mixture:
- 3 cups diced apples (peeled, cored and finely diced)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tablespoon flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Additional:
- Additional caramel sauce (for drizzle on top)
Instructions
- Make the Crust – Preheat the oven to 350℉ and grease a 9×13 inch metal pan. Combine the dry cake mix and melted butter. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan; set aside.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling – Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and stir until smooth. Slowly add the sweetened condensed milk with a whisk to make sure it’s mixed well. Add the eggs and vanilla and stir until well-combined.
- Make the Apple Mixture – In a large bowl, combine the apples, brown sugar, caramel sauce, flour, and cinnamon.
- Assemble and Bake – Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust. Spoon the apple mixture over the cheesecake filling. Top with the remaining crumb mixture. Bake for 35 minutes or until the edges are golden brown.
- Let cool completely then refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Top with caramel sauce and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 290mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars, Fall Dessert, Apple Recipe