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Description
Easy apple cheesecake bars with a crumble topping. A perfect blend of tart apples and creamy cheesecake in a portable bar.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 cups chopped peeled apples (about 2 medium)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Pour in melted butter and stir until combined.
- Press 2/3 of the crumble mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until just combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
- Sprinkle the chopped apples over the cream cheese layer.
- Scatter the remaining 1/3 of the crumble mixture over the apples. Add pecans if using.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is mostly set.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For no-bake bars, omit the egg and bake time. Chill until firm.
- Apples like Honeycrisp or Fuji work well.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
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