1-Ready to dive into making these delicious caramel apple cheesecake bars? Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F, which sets the stage for even baking. Greasing and lining a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper makes cleanup a breeze and prevents sticking, so you can focus on the fun part.

2-For the crust, mix 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar, then cut in 1 cup softened butter until crumbly; press it evenly into the pan and bake for 15 minutes until lightly browned. Once that’s done, beat 3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese with 3/4 cup sugar until smooth, adding 3 eggs one at a time and 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla for a creamy filling. Pour this over the warm crust for that classic caramel apple cheesecake bars layer.

3-Next, prepare the apples by mixing 3 peeled and chopped Granny Smith apples (about 3 cups) with 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, then spread them over the cheesecake layer. For the streusel topping, combine 1 cup flour, 1 cup brown sugar, 1/2 cup oats, and 1/2 cup softened butter by hand; sprinkle it on top and bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden. Let it cool, drizzle with 1/2 cup caramel topping, and chill before serving total time is just 50 minutes.