Description

These Apple Cheesecake Bars combine a smooth cream cheese filling with the sweetness of apples and a crunchy streusel topping. Ideal for gatherings or a sweet treat at home, this simple recipe will satisfy your dessert cravings in no time!

Ingredients

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1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup oats
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup butter, cubed, cold
12 oz cream cheese, softened (1 & 1/2 packages)
3 tablespoons heavy cream
1 & 1/2 tablespoons flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups peeled, cored, and diced apples (about 2 medium-sized apples)
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened (1 stick)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing some overhang for easy removal.
In a bowl, combine cold cubed butter, brown sugar, salt, flour, oats, and cinnamon. Mix with hands or a pastry cutter until it forms small clumps. Refrigerate this mixture for later use.

Notes

For a sweeter touch, sprinkle some extra brown sugar over the top before baking.
Use a mix of tart and sweet apples for a more complex flavor.
You can substitute the heavy cream with milk for a lighter filling.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar
Calories: 240
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Unsaturated Fat: 5g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 28g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg