Description
These Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Crumble Topping offer a delicious blend of creamy cheesecake made with fresh apples, topped with a buttery streusel, making it a perfect dessert for gatherings or a cozy night in. Easy to prepare and irresistible!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 (1 & 1/2 packages), softened
- 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 (1 stick), softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, allowing overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- Combine cubed cold butter, brown sugar, salt, 1/2 cup flour, oats, and cinnamon in a bowl. Use your hands or a pastry cutter to mix until clumpy. Place the mixture in the fridge for later.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
Feel free to add nuts or raisins to the streusel for added texture and flavor.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg