Description
Delicious and easy-to-make Apple Cheesecake Bars that combine the flavors of creamy cheesecake and fresh apples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
- In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup granulated sugar. Mix until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup granulated sugar and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Fold the apple mixture into the cream cheese batter until evenly distributed.
- Pour the cream cheese and apple mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- Sprinkle the brown sugar over the top of the cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set and the edges are lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool to room temperature.
- Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a caramel twist, drizzle caramel sauce over the bars before serving.
- For a nutty flavor, add 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts or pecans to the apple mixture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg