Caramel Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Topping - Perfect Fall Dessert - Zest Plate

Ingredients

• 3 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 cup (212 g) packed light brown sugar
• 1 cup (142 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ cup (50 g) quick cooking oats
• ½ cup (113 g) salted butter, softened
• 2 cups (284 g) all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (106 g) packed brown sugar
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup (227 g) salted butter, softened
• 2 packages (8-ounces each) (454 g) cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup (106 g) granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 4 tablespoons salted butter
• ½ cup heavy cream
• Pinch of salt
• 1 tablespoon vanilla (can reduce to 1 teaspoon for less vanilla flavor)