Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars (Printable Version)

Creamy bars with caramel topping and spiced apple chunks, a delightful sweet treat for sharing.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Base

01 - 180g digestive biscuits, crushed
02 - 70g unsalted butter, melted

→ Cheesecake Filling

03 - 320g full-fat cream cheese, softened
04 - 120g granulated sugar
05 - ½ tsp salt
06 - 1 tsp vanilla extract
07 - 2 large eggs, room temperature

→ Caramel Apple Topping

08 - 300g Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and chopped
09 - 20g granulated sugar
10 - 1 tsp lemon zest
11 - ¾ tsp ground cinnamon
12 - ½ tsp ground nutmeg
13 - 100g unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
14 - 125g plain flour
15 - ½ tsp ground cinnamon
16 - 70g demerara sugar
17 - 40g granulated sugar
18 - 3 tbsp caramel sauce

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - Preheat the oven to 160°C (fan). Lightly grease an 8x8 inch baking pan and line with baking parchment, ensuring excess paper overhangs for easy removal.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature to achieve a smooth batter consistency.
02 - Use a high-quality caramel sauce to enhance the flavor of the topping.