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Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars

American · Dessert · Easy

Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars

Total
6 hr 25 min
Prep
5 hr 30 min
Serves
16
Calories
290
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Cinnamon apples and an oat crumble sit over creamy cheesecake on a buttery crust, giving each chilled square a soft center and crisp top.

Three textures make Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars worth the cooling time: a firm shortbread base, a smooth filling and a crumbly apple topping. Small apple pieces soften during baking without flooding the cheese layer with juice.

Use a crisp, tart apple and cut it into small dice. Let the bars chill fully before slicing; warm cheesecake will smear even when the top looks ready.

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Method

  1. Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment. Mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup brown sugar and salt into crumbs, then press firmly into the base. Bake for until lightly golden.

  2. Mix the remaining 1/2 cup flour, 1/4 cup butter and 1/4 cup brown sugar with the rolled oats until crumbly. In another bowl toss the apple with cinnamon and lemon juice.

  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in vanilla extract and the eggs one at a time on low speed just until blended. Spread over the warm crust.

  4. Scatter the apple evenly over the filling, then add the oat crumble. Bake for until the topping is golden and the filling is set with a slight central wobble; the center should reach 160°F.

  5. Cool on a rack for , then refrigerate for until firm. Lift out with the parchment and cut into 16 bars.

Forkue tips

  • Keep the apple layer thin and even so the cheesecake bakes consistently from corner to center.

Storing and reheating

Refrigerate covered for 4 days. Freeze separated bars for 2 months and thaw in the fridge; the crumble softens somewhat after freezing.

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Nutrition per serving, estimated

290Calories
4gProtein
29gCarbs
18gFat

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Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars: FAQ

Can I use apple pie filling?

Fresh diced apples work better here. Canned pie filling adds syrup that can make the cheesecake layer wet and overly sweet.

Why are my bars hard to slice?

They may still be warm inside. Chill completely, lift the slab out of the pan and wipe the knife between cuts for distinct layers.

How do I store and reheat Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars?

Refrigerate covered for 4 days. Freeze separated bars for 2 months and thaw in the fridge; the crumble softens somewhat after freezing.

How long does Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars take?

About 6 hr 25 min in total: 5 hr 30 min prep and 55 min cooking.

What do I need to make Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars?

The key ingredients are all-purpose flour, unsalted butter, rolled oats, cream cheese, eggs and vanilla extract, plus pantry basics.

Any tips for Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars?

Keep the apple layer thin and even so the cheesecake bakes consistently from corner to center.

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