Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
2. 2
   Cut in butter with a pastry blender (or 2 forks) until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 9x13 baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil.
3. 3
   Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with cup sugar in an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Then add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. Stir to combine.
4. 4
   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.For the streusel topping: In a small bowl, combine all ingredients. I like to really combine it by using my clean hands to thoroughly combine the butter into the mixture.
5. 5
   Sprinkle Streusel topping over apples.
6. 6
   Bake 40-45 minutes, or until filling is set.
7. 7
   Drizzle with caramel topping and let cool.
8. 8
   Serve cold and enjoy! Make 16 servings.