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Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These pecan-topped bars are yummy any time of year, but they’re especially good during cooler months when you’re craving something rich and satisfying. —Katy Roche, Batavia, Illinois

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Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Prep: 45 min. Bake: 35 min. + chilling

Yield: 24 Servings

45 35 80

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup butter, melted
3 tablespoons brown sugar
APPLE LAYER:
4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
CREAM CHEESE LAYER:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 eggs, lightly beaten
CARAMEL LAYER:
1 package (14 ounces) caramels
1/3 cup 2% milk
TOPPING:
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2/3 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
5 tablespoons butter, melted

Directions

In a small bowl, combine the cracker crumbs, pecans, butter and brown sugar. Press onto the bottom of a well-greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, combine the apples, flour and sugar; spoon over crust. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in sour cream and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Pour over apples.
In a small saucepan, combine caramels and milk. Cook and stir over medium heat until smooth; pour over cream cheese layer. In a small bowl, combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over caramel.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars. Yield: 2 dozen.

Nutritional Facts 1 bar equals 303 calories, 17 g fat (7 g saturated fat), 47 mg cholesterol, 149 mg sodium, 35 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Bars in Country Woman Christmas Annual 2011, p53

How to Toast Nuts

Toasting nuts before using them in a recipe intensifies their flavor. Spread the nuts on a baking sheet and bake at 350° for 5 to 10 minutes or until lightly toasted. Be sure to watch them carefully so they don't burn.

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Reviewed on May. 05, 2013 by craftygrandma1951

This recipe is one of the best I have tried!!

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2012 by grniis2

P.S. I used Kraft caramels instead of Werthers cause I had some on hand. turned out great!

Reviewed on Oct. 23, 2012 by grniis2

I made these bars and took them into work. Everyone wanted the recipe. These were one of the best bars I have ever tried. It takes a little time to prepare but are well worth the effort.