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    Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

    November 7, 2011

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    Picture this: Shortbread cookie... as a bed for creamy, rich cheesecake...nestling a layer of caramel apple pieces...blanketed by crumbly oatmeal  & brown sugar streusel.

    Now, wipe your mouth. You're drooling a little bit.

    And I don't blame you. These Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping are soooo gooood. {Four "o"'s worth, to be exact.}

    When I saw the recipe for this {from none other than Ms. Paula, of course} I knew it was a must for my Oktoberfest party. Fall flavors of apples and brown sugar and cinnamon all piled into a cheesecake-ish bar? Yes, please.

    This dessert disappeared at lightning speed. It is a perfect, decadent end to any meal and a fantastic addition to a holiday menu. I might just forgo the traditional pumpkin pie this year and bring this to the table instead. Somehow I don't think the pie will be missed. 😉

     
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    Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping

    Slightly adapeted from Food Network
    Author: The Kitchen Prep

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup firmly packed brown sugar
    • 1 cup 2 sticks butter, softened
    • 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup sugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 3 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored and finely chopped
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

    Streusel topping {recipe follows}

    • ½ cup caramel topping

    Streusel Topping

    • 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    • 1 cup all-purpose flour
    • ½ cup quick cooking oats
    • ½ cup 1 stick butter, softened

    Instructions

    • 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 ½ 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.
    • Refrigerate for 3-5 hours or overnight to enjoy cold, though I'm sure you it is quite enjoyable right out of the oven as well.

    Streusel Topping

    • In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.

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