Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping

by - 12/19/2011 06:33:00 AM

Ingredients Recipe via

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Streusel topping, recipe follows
  • 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
In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the topping

Yield: approximately 3 cupsDirections
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.

If you try this recipe, let me know. Leave a comment, pin it (so you have it saved), and don’t forget to tag a picture use the hashtag >> #simplytasheena on Instagram. I would love to see how it turned out. 
Hubby Approved!



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22 comments

  1. A Few PenniesDecember 19, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Yum; got the ingredients on my shopping list this morning and I'm so making this over Christmas when my kids are home for holidays! Thank you for sharing and Merry Christmas!

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  2. Simply TasheenaDecember 19, 2011 at 7:45 AM

    A Few Pennies:

    Thanks for stopping by! Merry Christmas!

    ~Mrs. Delightful

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  3. LisaDecember 19, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    Mmmm! What a yummy treat for the holidays!

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  4. Liz @ Here's to Handy AndyDecember 19, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    YUM! My mouth is watering! I would love for you to link up to our party going on right now! http://herestohandyandy.blogspot.com/2011/12/co-hosting-my-first-link-party.html#more

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  5. AnonymousDecember 19, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    Those look delicious!

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  6. UnknownDecember 19, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    Yummy! Hubby approved is always a bonus, too!

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  7. Domestic and GeekyDecember 19, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    Yummy!!!!! I can't wait to try this!!! Thanks for the recipe. God Bless

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  8. Simply TasheenaDecember 20, 2011 at 6:25 AM

    Lisa:

    Thanks for stopping by!


    Liz:

    Thanks for the invite & Thanks for stopping by!


    Cheap Crafty Mama:

    Thanks for stopping by!


    Crafty Cousins:

    Yes it is!


    Simple Home Living:

    Thank You, I hope your family enjoys this recipe.


    ~Mrs. Delightful

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  9. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥December 20, 2011 at 6:38 AM

    well how are you! a BIG YUM for these scruptious bars!!!!! : ) thanks for stopping by and i am putting these on my baking que!!! sending holiday hugs...

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  10. Simply TasheenaDecember 20, 2011 at 7:58 AM

    Andrea:

    Thanks for stopping by!

    ~Mrs. Delightful

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  11. Three Little BirdzDecember 20, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I will be making this ASAP! Maybe on the day after Christmas! I made the red velvet cupcakes last week on Thursday, they were soo good!

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  12. Life In The Thrifty LaneDecember 20, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    That looks absolutely delicious!! I love all things sweet!!! Thanks for sharing the recipe!

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  13. JonniqueDecember 20, 2011 at 8:00 PM

    Looks like I would love this and love the " Hubby Approved"!

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  14. Mrs. PancakesDecember 20, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    mmhmm..this looks so good!

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  15. Simply TasheenaDecember 21, 2011 at 6:36 AM

    Summer:

    Let me know how this recipe comes out! The red velvet cake is so yummy!

    Life in The Thrifty Lane:

    Thanks for stopping by!

    Jonnique:

    I hope you enjoy this recipe :)

    Mrs. Pancakes:

    Thanks for stopping by!


    ~Mrs. Delightful

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  16. Kirsten HarrDecember 21, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Let me know when you make these next, I'm coming over!

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  17. Simply TasheenaDecember 22, 2011 at 6:20 AM

    Kirsten:

    Ok!

    ~Mrs. Delightful

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  18. UnknownDecember 22, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    I totally see how he would approve, looks delicious! Thanks so much for linking up!

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  19. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 10:36 AM

    Oh my this sounds heavenly!! Must try it! Thanks for sharing:)

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  20. AnonymousDecember 22, 2011 at 10:37 AM

    Oh..what are cooking oats?

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  21. Becca SwanDecember 22, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Wow, that looks SO good. I just might have to try it myself. :)
    Thanks for popping over to my blog!

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  22. Simply TasheenaDecember 23, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Sherika:

    Thanks for hosting!


    Odetionspiration:

    I did not have cooking oats on hand and I actually used two plain packs of oatmeal.


    Becca Swan:

    Thank you for stopping by!


    ~Mrs. Delightful

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