Apple Cheesecake Bars
Delight your taste buds with these creamy apple cheesecake bars, where the rich texture of cheesecake meets the warm flavors of spiced apples. With a crunchy graham cracker crust and a luscious filling, each bite is a comforting treat perfect for any gathering or cozy night in. Easy to make and even easier to savor, these bars are bound to become a family favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 9 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sour cream, room temperature
- 2 large eggs
- 3 cups fresh apples (Granny Smith), peeled and sliced thinly
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press mixture firmly into an 8×8-inch baking pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, and nutmeg if using; mix until creamy.
- Gently fold in sliced apples into the cream cheese mixture. Pour over the prepared crust.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes or until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg