Description
Apple Cheesecake Bars are a rich and creamy dessert layered with a buttery graham cracker crust, spiced apple filling, smooth cheesecake, and a crunchy oat streusel topping. Perfect for fall gatherings or any time you crave a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs (or digestive biscuits, crushed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon (for topping)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted (for topping)
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Mix until combined and press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, sour cream, and eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition until creamy.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the prepared crust and smooth the top evenly.
- In a separate bowl, mix diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Evenly distribute the apple mixture over the cheesecake layer.
- For the streusel topping, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly and sprinkle evenly over the apple layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set and the topping is golden brown.
- Allow to cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for best flavor balance.
- Chilling the bars enhances flavor and makes slicing easier.
- Optional: Drizzle caramel sauce over the bars before serving.
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months; thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Use gluten-free graham crackers and flour for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
