Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
Creamy caramel apple cheesecake bars with buttery crust, spiced apples, and crunchy streusel—an easy fall dessert favorite.
Prep Time 25 minutes mins
Cook Time 35 minutes mins
Total Time 1 hour hr
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter softened
For the filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the apples:
- 2 apples peeled and finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
For the streusel:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup flour
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup cold butter cubed
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
Mix crust ingredients until crumbly. Press into pan and bake 15 minutes.
Beat cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Spread over crust.
Toss apples with sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over cheesecake.
Mix streusel ingredients; crumble over apples.
Bake 35–40 minutes, until golden and set. Cool completely, then refrigerate 2–3 hours.
Drizzle with caramel before slicing and serving.