These Apple Crisp Cream Cheese Bars are delicious and simple to make. If you’re thinking about fall treats, these bars, filled with cream cheese, are a must-try!
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Imagine dessert bars that blend the creaminess of cheesecake with the goodness of apple crisp. Picture biting into layers of a simple homemade apple pie filling, rich cheesecake, and a delightful cinnamon oatmeal crumbles on both the top and bottom.
Who can resist the combination of cheesecake and apple crisp? It’s a genius idea, and I can’t resist the temptation. Can you?
While this apple cheesecake bar recipe involves a few steps, the heavenly result is worth it!
Choosing the right apples is crucial for a fantastic apple dessert, offering a blend of textures and flavors like sweetness, tartness, crispness, and softness. Any baking apples are suitable for these apple crisp cheesecake bars!
Consider using a mix of apples such as Granny Smith, Gala, Fuji, Honeycrisp, Pink Lady, and Golden Delicious. These varieties work exceptionally well.
It’s important to slice the apples very thin so that they cook through during baking. I adore using Granny Smith apples because of their delightful combination of sweetness and tartness.
Ingredients You Need
- Oat Crisp Crust & Topping
- quick-cooking oats
- all-purpose flour
- brown sugar, packed
- ground cinnamon
- butter melted
- baking powder
- baking soda
Cream Cheese Layer
- cream cheese, room temperature
- vanilla extract
- granulated sugar
- eggs, room temperature
Apple Pie Layer
- 3 large Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and sliced thinly
- all-purpose flour
- ground cinnamon
- brown sugar
- Caramel topping, for garnish
How to Store Apple Crisp Cream Cheese Bars
To store your Apple Crisp Cheesecake Bars, cover them tightly and keep them in the refrigerator once they’ve cooled. They will stay good for about 3-5 days.
Yes, you can make these Apple Crisp Cream Cheese Bars ahead of time! You have the option to assemble, bake, and chill them 24 hours in advance. Alternatively, you can prepare different components of the recipe ahead of time, such as the oat crumble and the cheesecake filling. Both can be made 24 hours ahead and stored in separate airtight containers in the refrigerator until you’re ready to put together your bars.
If you’re adding caramel, you can either drizzle it on the bars before refrigerating them, or you can heat the caramel in the microwave and drizzle it over the bars just before serving.
These baked apple bars are ideal for special occasions or when you’re in the mood for the delightful combination of apple crisp and cheesecake. Who wouldn’t want this delicious fall dessert?
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