Apple Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the heavenly delight of apple cheesecake bars, where creamy cheesecake meets spiced apple slices atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy night in, these bars deliver a burst of flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Simple to make and utterly delicious, they are the ultimate comfort dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 cups apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), chopped
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until crumbly. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat softened cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla extract.
- Gently fold in chopped apples, cinnamon, and nutmeg without overmixing.
- Pour filling over crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. Slice into squares and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (90g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg