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    Home » Recipes » Sweets

    Coconut Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars (Gluten-Free)

    Published: Jan 7, 2016 · Modified: Aug 3, 2022 by Kristen Wood - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Super decadent, easy and delicious Gluten-Free Apple Cheesecake Bars drizzled in a Coconut Caramel sauce. They make for the perfect indulgent treat!

     Coconut Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars (Gluten-Free) - Beautiful, easy and indulgent Gluten-Free Coconut Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars! #glutenfree #cheesecake #apple #coconut #caramel #bars #dessert

    Looking for a little indulgence? Look no further! With a crispy oat crust, creamy apple cheesecake center and a delicate coconut caramel drizzle...you'll find yourself in sweet bliss in no time!

    I came up with this recipe when I was craving something a little sweet and had a plethora of apples that were looking for a home. I threw together some coconut caramel & bam--perfection!

    I would love to hear what you think...

     Looking for a little indulgence? Look no further! With a crispy oat crust, creamy apple cheesecake center and a delicate coconut caramel drizzle...you'll find yourself in sweet bliss in no time!

    Tips for making Gluten-Free Apple Cheesecake Bars:

    • Be certain that your cream cheese mixture is very well blended and fluffy for best results.

    • If you are short on time you can use a pre-made caramel sauce or even omit the caramel as the bars themselves are already super flavorful.

    • Make sure you let the bars cool completely before chilling in the fridge and be certain that you chill them for at least one hour before slicing and serving.

    • These store best in an airtight container kept in the refrigerator for up to one week.

     I came up with this recipe when I was craving something a little sweet and had a plethora of apples that were looking for a home. I threw together some coconut caramel & bam--perfection!  I would love to hear what you think...

    If you try this recipe please let me know! Leave a comment, rate it, share this post, use Pinterest's "tried it" feature, or take a photo, & tag me on Instagram and I'll share it! Thank you so much! <3

     

     

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    Coconut Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars (Gluten-Free)

    Super decadent, easy and delicious Gluten-Free Apple Cheesecake Bars drizzled in a Coconut Caramel sauce. They make for the perfect indulgent treat!
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    Course: Sweets
    Cuisine: Gluten-Free
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegetarian
    Cook Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
    Servings: 10 servings
    Author: Kristen Wood

    Ingredients

    • Crust:
    • 2 cups gluten-free rolled oats
    • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose gluten free flour blend
    • 2 tbs ground cinnamon
    • 1 cup coconut sugar
    • 1 cup butter melted
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • Cheesecake:
    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 1/4 cup coconut sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract
    • 1/4 tsp salt
    • Apples:
    • 2 cups peeled & chopped red apples I use Gala
    • 1 tbs ground cinnamon
    • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
    • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
    • 2 tbs coconut sugar
    • Coconut Caramel Yields approx. 4 oz :
    • 1 cup coconut milk
    • 1/2 cup coconut sugar
    • 4 tbs butter
    • 1 tsp vanilla
    • 1/4 tsp salt
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    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8 pan with parchment paper.
    • For the crust:
    • In a large mixing bowl, stir together the dry crust ingredients. Stir in the melted butter until evenly mixed throughout.
    • Pat half of this mixture onto the bottom of the pan.
    • Bake for 20 minutes or until lightly golden brown. Set aside & let cool.
    • For the cheesecake:
    • In a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the vanilla, egg, and salt & then mix until just combined. Set aside while you prepare the apples.
    • For the apples:
    • Combine all ingredients. Set aside
    • or the coconut caramel drizzle:
    • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine milk & sugar . Cook for 2-3 minutes until sugar is dissolved. Add butter & stir until fully combined & let simmer (you may need to turn heat down a little) for about 10 minutes, or until thickened. Add vanilla & salt, stir to combine & then remove from heat. Pour into a jar & let cool. (Can store in refrigerator for a few weeks).
    • Put it all together:
    • Spread the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust in the pan you set aside.
    • Sprinkle the apple filling over the top.
    • Sprinkle the remaining oat crust mixture over the apple filling. Press down slightly.
    • Bake for approx. 40 minutes or until firm & golden.
    • Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Refrigerate for at least an hour before serving for best results.
    • When ready to serve, slice into bars, drizzle some coconut caramel on top…and dig in!
    • Enjoy.

    Notes

    Please see the TIPS section above in the post for valuable information.
    Also see: Best Storage Apples for a guide to long-term apple storage!
    Also see: Coconut Sugar Substitutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1bar | Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 36g | Saturated Fat: 23g | Cholesterol: 102mg | Sodium: 519mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 21g | Vitamin A: 1036IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 59mg | Iron: 1mg

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