member logon   about the Circus   search for recipes   print this recipe   mimi's cyber kitchen
free registration   member pages   what's new   email this recipe   discussion boards
Email to Donna Gregory      

Recipe Categories:

    Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars/Streusel


    Source of Recipe


    Paula Deen

    Recipe Introduction


    Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping
    Recipe courtesy Paula Deen
    Prep Time: 15 min Inactive Prep Time: -- Cook Time: 45 min Level: Easy

    NOTE: I think the recipe's crust is a little too thick; I discard a small portion of the crust.

    May want to add a teaspoon lemon juice to cream cheese misture.
    Serves: 2 dozen or 4 to 6 servings

    Recipe Link: http://foodnetwork.com

    List of Ingredients




    2 cups all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
    2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
    1/2 cup sugar, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
    2 large eggs
    1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
    1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    Streusel topping, recipe follows
    1/2 cup caramel topping


    Recipe



    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

    In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 13 by 9 by 2-inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

    In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar in an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Then add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour over warm crust.

    In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle evenly with Streusel topping. Bake 30 minutes, or until filling is set. Drizzle with caramel topping.


    Streusel Topping:
    1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
    1 cup all-purpose flour
    1/2 cup quick cooking oats
    1/2 cup (1 stick) butter, softened
    In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.

    Yield: approximately 3 cups

 

 

 


previous page | recipe circus home page | member pages
mimi's cyber kitchen |