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David Murphy

Apple Cheesecake Bars

These apple cheesecake bars allow you to indulge in the flavors and textures of two classic desserts! Perfect for the holidays with ice cream, whipped cream, or extra salted caramel.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Additional Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Baking
Cuisine: American

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 2 packages graham crackers
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
For the Cheesecake
  • 2 packages cream cheese 16 oz total
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 2 eggs
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup oats
  • 4 tbsp butter softened
  • 1/2 cup flour
For the Apples
  • 3 Granny Smith apples peeled, cored, chopped.
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
For the Drizzle
  • 1/3 cup salted caramel

Instructions
 

  1. For the streusel topping, in a small bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats and softened butter. Mix  with your hand or using a spatula until mixture is crumbly. Place it in fridge until needed.  
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crumbled graham crackers and melted butter. Press evenly into a 8x8  baking pan that is lined with parchment paper.  
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 3/4 cup sugar with an electric mixer at medium speed until  fully combined. Add eggs gradually. Pour over crust. 
  4. In a medium bowl stir together chopped granny smith apples, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and  nutmeg. Spoon over cream cheese mixture.  
  5. Lastly, sprinkle Streusel topping over apples and bake for 45-50 minutes until filling is set at 350F  (175C).  
  6. Let the cheesecake come to the room temperature and place it until fridge for at least 2 hours up to  over night. Drizzle with salted caramel before serving. 

Notes

FRIDGE

Store apple cheesecake bars in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-4 days.

FREEZER

These apple cheesecake bars can also be stored in the freezer for up to 3 months. I recommend wrapping them with plastic wrap to prevent freezer burn.

What You Can Serve with Apple Cheesecake Bars

TOPPINGS

Serve these apple cheesecake bars with additional salted caramel, or consider chocolate sauce or a dollop of whipped cream.

ICE CREAM

Much like traditional apple pie, these apple cheesecake bars pair beautifully with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

DESSERT BOARD

If you're assembling a holiday dessert board for a party of function, consider adding these apple cheesecake bars with slices of Gingerbread Loaf, Mini Pumpkin Bundt Cakes, Pumpkin Cheesecake Cookies, Sweet Potato Pie Bars, or Cranberry Bliss Bars.

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