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    Emily Fabulous » Recipes » Desserts

    Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars

    Published: Oct 13, 2022 · Modified: Jan 21, 2023 by Emily · This post may contain affiliate links · 8 Comments

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    Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    These Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars have a graham cracker and pretzel crust and are topped with caramel sauce for the ultimate fall treat. There is a cheesecake layer topped with cinnamon sugar apples and topped with more graham cracker and pretzel crumble.

    caramel crumble apple cheesecake bar with a bite.

    Why I Love These Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars

    I mean, I don't think this requires much explanation, but...these bars are a combination of so many good things like cheesecake, caramel, baked cinnamon apples, and a sweet and salty crumble. There is a little bit of everything for everyone in these squares of goodness!

    Not only that, but these Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars are pretty easy to put together like my Saltine Cracker Caramel Bars and my Pink Grapefruit Dessert Bars. This recipe is for an 8x8 baking dish but can easily be doubled for a larger batch.

    apple cheesecake bar with caramel drizzle.

    Key Ingredients Needed For This Recipe

    ingredients for apple crumble cheesecake bars.
    • Graham Crackers are lightly sweetened with honey or molasses and provide a crunchy texture, often used for pie crusts, s’mores, and snacks.
    • Pretzels are made from wheat flour, water, yeast, and salt, offering a crisp, salty contrast in both sweet and savory dishes.
    • Cream Cheese is a smooth, mild-flavored soft cheese, typically sold in 8-ounce packages, commonly used in cheesecakes, dips, and frostings.
    • Two Large Apples vary in sweetness and crispness by variety, adding fiber, vitamin C, and a fresh, juicy element to recipes.
    • Caramel Sauce is made from sugar, butter, and cream, with a salted option available. It is used for drizzling, dipping, and flavoring desserts.

    *See the recipe card for the complete list of ingredients and quantities.

          What type of apples to use for this recipe

          The great thing about baking with apples is that you can use any variety you like, just make sure the apples are nice and firm. I used fuji apples for this recipe, but I have also used honey crisp or granny smith.

            Use store-bought caramel or make your own!

            I topped these apple cheesecake bars with some salted dulce de leche (salted caramel sauce) that I made in my Instant Pot! You can also use regular caramel sauce. And, if you don't want to make the caramel sauce, just buy some at the store!

            salted caramel dripping off a whisk.

            How to Make Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars

            square baking pan lined with parchment paper.

            Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.

            graham cracker and pretzel crust.

            Step 2: Pulse graham crackers and pretzels in a food processor until crumbly, leaving a few larger pieces. Mix with brown sugar and melted butter in a bowl. Press ¾ of the mixture into a baking pan, first with your fingers, then a flat-bottom cup. Bake at 350°F for 8-10 minutes, then cool on a rack.

            cheesecake layer for apple cheesecake bars.

            Step 3: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in the egg and vanilla. Spread over the crust.

            chopped apples in a pan.

            Step 4: Peel and core the apples and cut them into small pieces. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and stir to coat the apples fully.

            apple layer for cheesecake bars.

            Step 5: Spread the apples on top of the cheesecake layer.

            crumble layer for cheesecake bars.

            Step 6: Sprinkle the remaining crumble on top of the apples.

            baked apple cheesecake bars in a pan.

            Step 7: Bake for 40 minutes until set. Allow the bars to cool on a rack for 30 minutes and then continue to cool and set them in the fridge for 2-3 hours.

            a drizzle of caramel on top of an apple cheesecake bar.

            Step 8: Drizzle the top with caramel sauce before serving, and enjoy!

            apple crumble cheesecake bars on a cooling rack

            Expert Tips for Making These Fall Treats

            • I highly recommend using parchment paper to line your baking dish before baking. It makes clean-up easier and helps remove the bars from the pan.
            • Cut the apples into ½" pieces or smaller so that every bite has delicious apples in them. Just eyeball it, it doesn't have to be perfect.
            • Room-temperature cream cheese is essential so that all of the filling ingredients blend together. If you forget to pull it out of the fridge ahead of time you can zap it in the microwave at 15-second intervals or place the sealed package in warm water.
            • The bars are done when the center no longer wiggles. A slight movement is ok, the bars will continue to set as they cool so don't leave them in the oven too long.
            • You can easily double this recipe and use a larger baking dish if desired.
            • These bars will last 2-3 days covered in the fridge.

            Tools to Make Apple Cheesecake Bars with Caramel

            This is my new favorite baking pan from Caraway and for good reason. It is the non-stickiest pan I've ever used, it's gorgeous, and it's non-toxic so you can feel good about using it.

            caraway square baking dish
            Caraway Square Baking Dish in Cream
            Buy on Caraway Home!

            I've had my Kitchenaid hand mixer for years and I still love it! I also like that you can pick your favorite color (not that it matters to the end result, but still...).

            If you don't have an apple slicer/corer in your kitchen you really should get one. It's easy to use and easy to store!

            If you get a chance to make these Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars, tag me on Instagram or Facebook and show me, or leave a review below! You can also follow me on Pinterest and sign up for my e-mail list to receive more fun and delicious recipes in your inbox.

            caramel apple cheesecake bar with caramel drizzle

            Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars with Caramel

            These Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars have a graham cracker and pretzel crust and are topped with caramel sauce for the ultimate Fall treat.
            5 from 36 votes
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            Prep Time: 20 minutes minutes
            Cook Time: 50 minutes minutes
            cooling times: 2 hours hours
            Total Time: 3 hours hours 10 minutes minutes
            Servings: 9 bars
            Calories: 398kcal
            Author: Emily
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            Equipment

            • 1 8x8 baking dish
            • 1 hand mixer
            • parchment paper
            • food processor
            • 2 mixing bowls
            • apple slicer (optional)

            Ingredients

            CRUMBLE TOPPING

            • 13 sheets graham crackers (1.5 packages)
            • ¾ cup brown sugar
            • 1 cup pretzels (big handful)
            • ¾ cup unsalted butter, melted (unsalted or salted)

            CHEESECAKE FILLING

            • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (1 package)
            • ½ cup sugar
            • 1 large egg
            • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

            CINNAMON APPLES

            • 2 large apples, peeled, cored, and finely chopped
            • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
            • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

            TOPPING

            • caramel sauce (regular or salted)

            Instructions

            • Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare an 8x8 baking dish with parchment paper.

            CRUMBLE CRUST AND TOPPING

            • Place the graham crackers and pretzels into a food processor and pulse until they've been reduced to crumbs. A few larger pieces are ok. Place the crumbs into a bowl and add the brown sugar and melted butter. Stir with a spoon until fully mixed in.
            • Pour about ¾ of the crumble into the baking pan (save the rest for the topping). Press into the bottom with your fingers first and then a flat bottom cup. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes and then remove to a cooling rack to cool while preparing the rest of the ingredients.

            CHEESECAKE FILLING

            • Place the cream cheese and sugar into a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla and continue to beat until incorporated. Scrape the side of the bowl if needed to get everything mixed in.
            • Spread the cheesecake filling on top of the crumble bottom.

            CINNAMON APPLES

            • Peel and core the apples and cut them into small pieces. Add the brown sugar and cinnamon and stir to fully coat the apples.
            • Spread the apples on top of the cheesecake layer. Sprinkle the remaining crumble on top of the apples.
            • Bake for 40 minutes until set. Allow the bars to cool on a rack for 30 minutes and then continue to cool and set them in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
            • Before serving, drizzle the top with caramel sauce, and enjoy!

            Notes

            • I highly recommend using parchment paper to line your baking dish before baking. Not only does it make clean-up easier, but it also helps remove the bars from the pan.
            • Cut the apples into ½" pieces or smaller so that every bite has delicious apples in them. Just eyeball it, it doesn't have to be perfect.
            • Room-temperature cream cheese is essential so that all of the filling ingredients blend together. You can zap it in the microwave at 15-second intervals or place the sealed package in warm water if you forget to pull it out of the fridge ahead of time.
            • The bars are done when the center no longer wiggles. A slight movement is ok, the bars will continue to set as they cool so don't leave them in the oven too long.
            • You can easily double this recipe and use a larger baking dish if desired. 
            • These bars will last 2-3 days covered in the fridge.

            Nutrition

            Serving: 1bar | Calories: 398kcal | Carbohydrates: 53.5g | Protein: 5.2g | Fat: 19.4g | Saturated Fat: 10.9g | Cholesterol: 69mg | Sodium: 336mg | Potassium: 149mg | Fiber: 2.1g | Sugar: 34.7g | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 2mg

            Any nutrition calculations are only estimates using online calculators. Please verify using your own data.

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            Comments

            1. GG says

              October 20, 2022 at 7:18 am

              The ingredient list for the crumble includes 3/4 cup of brown sugar. The instructions never mention adding any sugar to the crumble. Which is correct?

              Reply
              • Emily says

                October 20, 2022 at 9:56 am

                Hi, adding brown sugar to the crumble is correct. I fixed the instructions, thanks for letting me know!

                Reply
            2. nancy says

              October 17, 2022 at 9:28 am

              5 stars
              how delicious and decadent are these cheesecake bars. i really enjoyed the graham cracker and pretzel crumble ! SUPER

              Reply
              • Emily says

                October 17, 2022 at 4:51 pm

                Nancy, I'm so glad you loved them! Thanks for trying them out.

                Reply
            3. Shelby says

              October 15, 2022 at 4:36 pm

              5 stars
              You had me at pretzel crumble, these were great!

              Reply
              • Emily says

                October 16, 2022 at 11:02 am

                So glad to hear it, Shleby! Thanks for trying the recipe.

                Reply
            4. Judith says

              October 15, 2022 at 12:10 pm

              5 stars
              Lots of great flavours here. I especially loved the caramel sauce.

              Reply
              • Emily says

                October 16, 2022 at 11:01 am

                I have to admit the caramel sauce is my favorite too!

                Reply
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