Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and spiced apples with these scrumptious Apple Cheesecake Bars. A buttery graham cracker crust, a velvety cheesecake layer, spiced apples, and a sweet streusel topping make these bars a perfect fall dessert.
Ingredients
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Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Cheesecake Layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Apple Filling:
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Streusel Topping:
- 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, chilled and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or grease.
- Make the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into the pan to form the crust.
- Prepare the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla. Pour over the crust.
- Add the apple filling: Toss apples with spices and flour. Spread over the cheesecake layer.
- Add the streusel topping: Mix brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon. Cut in butter and sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake: Bake for 40-45 minutes until set and golden. Cool, refrigerate, and slice before serving.
Notes
- For best results, use tart apples like Granny Smith.
- Bars can be made a day ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 days.
- For extra crunch, add chopped pecans to the streusel topping.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 17 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
