Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Here is another wonderful fall treat for you!!!  I served these at my husband's party and everyone loved them.  So enjoy your fall and new treats.

 

 

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Adapted from Paula Deen

 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F

Line a 9x13 baking pan with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

 



Ingredients:

Crust:  

2 cups all -purpose flour
1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
2 sticks (1cup) butter, softened

In a medium bowl combine the flour and brown sugar.  Cut in the butter with a fork until mixture is crumbly.  Press evenly into the lined pan,  bake the crust for 15 minutes.

Cheesecake filling:
3 (8oz) packages cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

In an electric mixer bowl combine the cream cheese and sugar.  Beat on Med. speed until mixture is smooth.  Add one egg at a time and then the Vanilla. Combine well.  Then pour over the warm crust.

Apples:
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Combine these four ingredients into a small bowl,  Spoon evenly over the cheesecake mixture

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

Ice Cream Caramel sauce

In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients until well Incorporated.  Sprinkle topping over the apples.
Bake cheesecake 40-45 minutes,  Once out of the oven Drizzle caramel over the top!!  Allow to cool before serving.
Making 16 servings