Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Easy caramel cheesecake bars are topped with apple slices and a final layer of Marzetti® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip after the bake.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 37 mins
• Total Time: 57 mins
• Calories: 196 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• ⅓ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 large egg
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
• ¾ cup old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup Marzetti's® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip
• 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan.

Step 2

For the crust, combine all crust ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine until crumbly and butter pieces are no longer visible. Press the mixture on bottom of prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 4

For the filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and creamy.

Step 5

Add Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip and mix until smooth. On low speed, mix in flour; add egg and vanilla and mix just until blended. Pour cream cheese mixture over baked crust. Arrange apple slices and press them into top of cream cheese layer.

Step 6

Bake 20-25 minutes. Allow bars to cool to room temperature.

Step 7

Cover and chill until firm. Before serving, spread Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip over top of bars.

Step 8

Cut and serve. Store covered in the refrigerator.