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Decadent Salted Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

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A layered dessert featuring creamy cheesecake, buttery shortbread crust, spiced apples, and gooey salted caramel, perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • Pinch of salt
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup caramel sauce
  • Flaky sea salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, softened butter, and a pinch of salt. Mix until crumbly and evenly combined. Press the mixture into the prepared pan to form an even layer. Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let it cool.
  3. Beat the cream cheese with the sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, spreading evenly.
  4. Toss the diced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar in a small bowl. Layer the spiced apples on top of the cheesecake layer.
  5. Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the cheesecake layer is set and the apples are tender. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  6. Once cooled, drizzle the caramel sauce generously over the top. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt for that perfect sweet-salty touch.
  7. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into bars. Serve chilled or at room temperature.

Notes

[‘Ensure cream cheese and butter are softened to avoid lumps.’, ‘Use firm, tart apples like Granny Smith for balanced flavor.’, ‘Allow bars to cool completely before refrigerating for clean slices.’, ‘Homemade salted caramel sauce can enhance the flavor.’, ‘Line the pan with parchment paper for easy removal.’]

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Keywords: Salted Caramel, Apple Bars, Cheesecake Bars, Fall Dessert, Easy Dessert Recipe

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