Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars Recipe

January 23, 2013

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When I think of fall, I automatically think of caramel apples. I remember my mom melting a huge pot of caramel and dipping in countless apples for all of us to devour! Now that I have children of my own, it is a tradition I plan to carry on in my own family. I decided to try a twist on the caramel apple that would be easier for my toddler to eat, and boy did he eat!

http://www.sixsistersstuff.com/2012/10/caramel-apple-cheesecake-bars-recipe.html
Crust:
2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 cup Smart Balance Buttery Spread Original Flavor ( softened could be substituted with butter or margarine )
Cheesecake Filling:
3 (8 ounce) packages fat free cream cheese ( softened )
1 cup sugar ( plus 1/4 cup, divided )
3 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
Apples:
2 Granny Smith apples ( peeled, cored and finely chopped )
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Streusel Topping:
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 cup Smart Balance Buttery Spread Original Flavor ( softened could be substituted with butter or margarine )
Caramel Topping:
1 cup Kraft caramels ( melted )
1/4 cup heavy cream

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. In a mixing bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Mix in Smart Balance Buttery Spread with a fork until mixture forms crumbs. Press crumb mixture into a 9x13 pan, lined with...
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Nutritions

Calories
297

Sodium
479mg
19% DV

Fat
11g
18% DV

Protein
10g
20% DV

Carbs
32g
11% DV

Fiber
1g
7% DV

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