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Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Bars

Name: Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 1 h 20 min
Yield: 2 dozen.
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 large 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

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Total Time

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

Makes

2 dozen

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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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 large 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° until center is almost set, 35-40 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 303 calories, 17g fat (7g saturated fat), 47mg cholesterol, 149mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 1g fiber), 4g protein.

Caramel-Apple Cheesecake Bars

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