Description
Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Crumble Topping are a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and crunchy streusel, featuring fresh apples. These bars are easy to prepare and make a perfect dessert for any occasion, satisfying your sweet tooth with each bite.
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 your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8×8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper, ensuring some overhang on two sides for easy removal.
- In a bowl, combine the cubed cold butter, brown sugar, salt, flour, oats, and cinnamon. Mix until small clumps form, using either your hands or a pastry cutter. Refrigerate for later use.
Notes
For best results, use fresh apples for added flavor and texture.
Allow the bars to cool before slicing for neat edges.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg