Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping

Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen

Based on 29 Reviews

Servings: 2 dozen
Prep Time: 15 min
Cook Time: 45 min
Difficulty: Easy

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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
Streusel topping (recipe follows)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 granny smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup caramel topping

Streusel Topping
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup all purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 13-by-9-by-2 inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar in an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Then add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour over warm crust.

In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle evenly with Streusel topping. Bake 30 minutes, or until filling is set. Drizzle with caramel topping.

Streusel Topping

In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.

Tools You May Need

Paula Deen Signature Bakeware 9x13-in. Cake Pan
Paula Deen Signature Kitchen Accessories 3-pc. Mixing Bowl Set
Paula Deen Signature Wood Tools 2-pc. Spoon Spatula Set

Publication: Paula's Home Cooking/Sep/Oct 2006 issue

Reader Comments:

What do you recommend for caramel topping.\

By Anonymous on December 13, 2011

These are the best ever! I have made them several times and always get asked to make more! It makes a huge batch. Everyone raves about them. I agree with someone else that said to refrigerate them before you cut them. Makes it much much easier. I make them at night - pour the caramel over the top whenthe bars are warm and let them set overnight. Then the next morning - they come out of the pan with ease - I cut them into small bite size pieces and I drizzle a bit more caramel on the top. PERFECTION!

By Anonymous on November 22, 2011

dear paula i love to cook as much as u do maybe even more lol everyone loves my food .i get great enjoyment out of the smiles and moans from people eating my cooking. i love your site i can find anything i want and it is sooooo good thank u for sharing maybe one day we can meet . my dream was always to open a small restaurant . who knows maybe someday. thank u again terri rice

By terri rice on November 02, 2011

Absolutely delicious! Recipe was perfect...no changes necessary. Only comment to make is that I chilled them before lifting out of the pan to cute them, which made it super easy to get them out and not break. Made them to give as a gift and honestly, they were lucky that I rescued them to put on a plate and get them out of the house! Very good, and just what I was looking for to have a nice fall treat.

By Ann Hunter on October 25, 2011

Question-once finished do you refridgerate or leave out?

By Kelly on October 22, 2011

These are great. Needed to cook longer than stated. I also did not use oats and would cut streusel topping in half next time. Amazing flavor!!!

By Suzie on August 13, 2011

By Bonnie on July 20, 2011

Paula, I watched your video of your Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping, but when I went to print it out there were more ingredients added, so now which do I follow? I'm confused?? Please advise! Thanking you in this matter. Sincerely, Judith

By Judith A. Carlson on June 21, 2011

I didn't forget about you! Owen and Maeve say "hello".....good to see you on Easter, take care...........xoxo Marti

By Marti on April 27, 2011

These look good!!!!!

By Gin on February 08, 2011

These bars are so good and so easy to make!! Everyone loved them not a single leftover!!

By Anonymous on February 05, 2011

By Cristin on January 11, 2011

Best bars ever! I always make these and get compliments galore!

By Anonymous on November 07, 2010

I will definitely make these soon. Apple picking is now in season and I plan to make these delicious bars very very soon.!!!!Yummy in my tummy!!! Hugs and SMiles, Ginger-root

By Anonymous on October 11, 2010

These were great. I chopped the apples up very fine in a food processor and this worked great--no big hunks of apples deal with and made the spreading much easier. I made these and shared with my co-workers and a group of bank employees--they all loved them. I have been asked to make them again for the Bank's chili cookoff. Karen Jeffries

By Anonymous on October 04, 2010

this is absolutely the best cheesecake EVER!!!!

By Anonymous on September 30, 2010

If you are in a hurry this is great. but Paulas cousins apple carmel cheese cake is even better a # 5 for me

By cindy roberts on September 29, 2010

These bars went fast!!! Everyone loved them..great fall recipe.

By Anonymous on September 28, 2010

Wonderful!! Everyone loved it!

By jessicaasmith on May 30, 2010

I made these bars now several times for pot lucks, and everyone loves them!! They get raves. Love this recipe.

By Anonymous on May 09, 2010

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