Description
Indulge in the perfect blend of creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and buttery streusel with these delectable Apple Cheesecake Bars. A delightful treat that captures the essence of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
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Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Topping:
- 2 medium apples (peeled, cored, and finely diced)
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small cubes
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 8 minutes.
- Make the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar, then add eggs and vanilla. Pour over the crust.
- Prepare the apple topping: Sauté apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until tender. Spread over the cheesecake layer.
- Add the streusel topping: Combine flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter to make the streusel. Sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set and golden. Cool, then chill for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for the best flavor balance.
- These bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the fridge.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
