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Irresistible Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars
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Irresistible Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars recipe Decadent caramel apple flavor atop creamy cheesecake Easy dessert recipe Perfect fall treat

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/3 cup melted unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 medium apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled, cored, and diced
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 32 ounces full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 cup Werther’s Original caramels
  • 2 tablespoons heavy cream

    • Instructions

  • Crush graham crackers, combine with melted butter and sugar. Press into a 9×13 inch pan and bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes.
  • Sauté diced apples with butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice until softened and caramelized.
  • Beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs, vanilla, and sour cream.
  • Pour cheesecake filling over the crust, swirl in apple filling. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 30-35 minutes. Cool in oven for 1 hour, then at room temperature.
  • Cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight.
  • Melt caramels with heavy cream in the microwave.
  • Drizzle caramel over chilled bars. Slice and serve.

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