Apple Cheesecake Bars
Delicious Apple Cheesecake Bars with a creamy filling and a crunchy crust, perfect for dessert lovers.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Mixing bowls
- electric mixer
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 0.25 cups sour cream
Apple Mixture
- 2 medium apples peeled and diced, about 2 cups
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup granulated sugar until combined.
- Press the crust mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with ½ cup granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add the eggs one at a time, then mix in the vanilla extract and sour cream just until creamy.
- In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, flour, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar.
- Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the crust.
- Spoon the apple mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 38 to 42 minutes, until the edges are set and the center has a slight wobble.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into 9 bars.
Notes
Use room temperature cream cheese for the smoothest filling. Firm apples like Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, Fuji, or Pink Lady work best. Chill fully before slicing for clean layers. Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Nutrition
Serving: 1barCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 11gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 220mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20g
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