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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars for Your Cozy Fall Gatherings

Indulge in Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars that blend spiced apples and creamy cheesecake for the perfect cozy fall dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 200 g Digestive Biscuits swap for gluten-free biscuits if needed
  • 70 g Unsalted Butter melted, margarine can be used for a dairy-free option
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 320 g Full-fat Cream Cheese low-fat cream cheese works but may alter texture
  • 120 g Granulated Sugar coconut sugar is a great alternative
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt essential for enhancing flavors
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract adds depth and warmth
  • 2 large Eggs ensure they're at room temperature
For the Apple Layer
  • 300 g Granny Smith Apples or other tart apple types
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest fresh is always best
  • 0.75 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon adjust to your taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg adjust to your taste
For the Crumble Topping
  • 100 g Unsalted Butter chilled for best texture
  • 125 g Plain Flour gluten-free flour can be substituted
  • 70 g Demerara Sugar adds sweetness and crunch
  • 40 g Granulated Sugar adds sweetness and crunch

Equipment

  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking Pan

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 160°C (320°F) and line an 8 x 8-inch baking pan with greased baking paper.
  2. In a food processor, blitz the digestive biscuits into fine crumbs. Melt the unsalted butter and combine it with the biscuit crumbs, mixing until well-coated. Press this mixture into the prepared baking pan and chill for 15 minutes.
  3. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar, salt, vanilla, and eggs, blending until incorporated. Pour this over the chilled crust.
  4. Peel, core, and chop the apples. Toss them with granulated sugar, lemon zest, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Set aside.
  5. In another bowl, combine flour, demerara sugar, and granulated sugar. Add chilled butter and rub into dry ingredients until it resembles coarse crumbs.
  6. Spread the apples over the cheesecake layer and top with the crumble mixture. Bake for 45-50 minutes until golden.
  7. Cool for 30 minutes then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure your biscuit crust is pressed firmly into the pan to avoid crumbling. Allow the bars to cool completely before chilling for better texture.

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