_Sips coffee with a grin_
Oh. My. Goodness. Ladies (and gents), prepare yourselves for what I’m about to share because this dessert recipe literally had my neighbors begging for seconds! I’m talking about my absolutely divine Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars that will make you the star of any gathering.
Let me tell you, the first time I made these, my kitchen smelled like heaven, and my husband couldn’t stop hovering around like a bee to honey! The combination of buttery shortbread crust, creamy cheesecake filling, cinnamon-spiced apples, and that drool-worthy caramel drizzle is simply _chef’s kiss_.
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Here’s what you’ll need:
For the crust:
– 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
– ½ cup melted butter
– ¼ cup sugar
(I won’t judge if you sneak a taste of this mixture – we’ve all been there!)
For the filling:
– 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
– ½ cup sugar
– 2 eggs
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the apple topping:
– 3 Granny Smith apples, peeled and diced
– 2 tbsp brown sugar
– 1 tsp cinnamon
– ¼ tsp nutmeg
– Store-bought caramel sauce (because who has time to make their own, right?)
Now, let’s get baking!
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (or what I like to call the “magic number”)
2. Mix those graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sugar until it looks like wet sand. Press it into a 9×13 pan.
3. Beat the cream cheese until it’s smoother than your favorite face cream (we’re going for silky perfection here!)
4. Add sugar, eggs, and vanilla to the cream cheese mixture. Pour over the crust.
5. In another bowl, toss those apple pieces with brown sugar and spices.
6. Sprinkle the apple mixture over the cheesecake layer.
Bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is almost set. And honey, whatever you do, DON’T open that oven door while it’s baking! We’re not trying to make a cheesecake valley here!
After it cools completely (I know, the waiting is torture!), drizzle with caramel sauce and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
Y’all, I have to say, these bars are absolutely worth every calorie! They’re perfect for everything from book club meetings to family gatherings, or just because it’s Tuesday (we don’t judge here!).
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Until next time, keep your sugar levels high and your ovens preheated! 💋✨
Xoxo,
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