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Close-up of a delicious Apple Pie Cheesecake Bar slice, showcasing layers of crust, cheesecake, and apple topping.

Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars

These bars combine the creamy texture of cheesecake with the comforting flavors of apple pie.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 24 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Topping
  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced such as Honeycrisp or Gala
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and 3/4 cup granulated sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. Pour the cheesecake filling over the prepared crust.
  7. In a separate small bowl, toss the diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
  8. Scatter the apple mixture evenly over the cheesecake filling.
  9. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is almost set.
  10. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Then, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Notes

For best results, ensure your cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. You can also add a pinch of nutmeg to the apple topping for extra flavor.