Apple Cheesecake Bars

5 from 1 vote

Creamy cheesecake layered with spiced apples on a buttery crust makes these easy apple cheesecake bars so tasty! A simple fall dessert that’s perfect for game day, fall tea parties and gatherings.

Prep Time20

Cook Time50

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 231kcal

Author: Raquel Pineira

Equipment

Large Bowl
baking pan
Parchment Paper

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup + 3 tbsp. brown sugar divided
3 tsp cinnamon divided
6 tbsp melted butter
24 ounces cream cheese softened
1 cup + 3 tbsp. sugar divided
3 large eggs
2 tsp. vanilla extract
3 granny smith apples
1/2 cup flour

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment.
In a medium bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs, 3 tbsp. of brown sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and 6 tbsp. melted butter.
Press this mixture into the bottom of your baking dish.
Bake the crust for 12 minutes. Allow the crust to cool before continuing.
In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract, until smooth.
Add in the eggs, and mix to combine.
Pour this mixture over the crust and smooth out evenly.
Take the granny smith apples and peel and chop them very fine.
In a medium bowl, toss the chopped apples in 3 tbsp. sugar and 1 tsp. cinnamon.
Sprinkle the apples over top of the cheesecake mixture.
In another bowl, stir together the flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 tsp. cinnamon, and 4 tbsp. melted butter.
Sprinkle this mixture over top of the cheesecake.
Bake at 350 for about 50 minutes, the top will begin to turn golden brown, but the center will still have a slight cheesecake jiggle.
Allow the cheesecake to cool completely, then move to the refrigerator for 6 hours, or overnight.

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