Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars
Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake with spiced apples and a crunchy topping, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the crust
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For the cheesecake filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the apple layer
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
For the topping
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup rolled oats
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and melted butter until the mixture resembles a crumbly dough.
- Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
- While the crust is baking, prepare the cheesecake filling by beating softened cream cheese with granulated sugar until smooth, then add the egg and vanilla extract.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the baked crust, spreading it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice.
- Distribute the apple mixture over the cheesecake layer.
- For the topping, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon, then cut in the cold butter until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle this topping over the apple layer.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the center is set.
- Allow to cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Notes
For added flavor, serve with vanilla ice cream or drizzle with caramel sauce. Keep the butter cold for a crunchy topping.