Apple Caramel Cheesecake Bars

Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9×13 baking pan.

Step 2
For the crust, combine all crust ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine until crumbly and butter pieces are no longer visible. Press the mixture on bottom of prepared pan.

Step 3
Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 4
For the filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and creamy.

Step 5
Add Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip and mix until smooth. On low speed, mix in flour; add egg and vanilla and mix just until blended. Pour cream cheese mixture over baked crust. Arrange apple slices and press them into top of cream cheese layer.

Step 6
Bake 20-25 minutes. Allow bars to cool to room temperature.

Step 7
Cover and chill until firm. Before serving, spread Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip over top of bars.

Step 8
Cut and serve. Store covered in the refrigerator.