Monday, February 23, 2009

Amber's Carmel Apple Cheesecake Bars

2 C flour
1/2 C brown sug
1 Cup butter, softened
2 8oz pckages cream cheese, softend
1/2 C plus 2 Tblsp sugar, divided
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla
3 Granny smith apples- peeled, cored and finely chopped
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp nutmeg

Streusel Topping:(combine before adding)
1 C brown sugar
1 C flour
1/2 C oats
1/2 C butter, softened
1/2 C caramel topping

Preheat oven to 350. In a med bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 9x13 pan. Bake 15 min or until lightly browned.In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer at med speed until smooth. Beat in 1/2 C sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over warm crust.In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, 2 Tbs sug, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle evenly with Streusel Topping. Bake 30 min or until filling is set. Drizzle with caramel topping.

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