Description
These Apple Cheesecake Bars with Streusel Crumble Topping feature a delightful blend of cream cheese and fresh apples, all topped with a buttery streusel. Perfect for a sweet indulgence or an easy dessert to impress guests, these bars promise a satisfying balance of flavors and textures, making them a must-try!
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
- 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
- 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, softened
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare an 8×8-inch square baking pan by greasing and lining it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cold cubed butter, brown sugar, salt, flour, oats, and cinnamon. Mix until the mixture resembles small clumps. Place this mixture in the refrigerator to chill until later.
Notes
Make sure to let the cream cheese soften to room temperature for easier mixing.
For added flavor, consider using a mix of sweet and tart apples.
These bars can be served warm or chilled, making them versatile for any occasion.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg