Pin It Cream cheese, apple, and spiced oat layers combine for a comforting dessert bar with creamy, crunchy, and warmly spiced flavors in every bite.
This recipe quickly became a family favorite for its perfect balance of textures and flavors.
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Ingredients
- Crust: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted, 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Cheesecake Layer: 8 ounces cream cheese softened, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Apple Filling: 2 medium apples peeled cored and diced, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg, 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- Crisp Topping: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/3 cup rolled oats, 1/3 cup brown sugar, 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
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Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Prepare crust:
- Mix flour granulated sugar melted butter and salt in a medium bowl until crumbly. Press evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
- Make cheesecake layer:
- Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the egg and vanilla extract mixing until just combined. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the slightly cooled crust.
- Prepare apple filling:
- Toss diced apples with brown sugar cinnamon nutmeg and lemon juice until well coated. Distribute the apple mixture evenly over the cheesecake layer.
- Make topping:
- Combine flour oats brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl. Add cold cubed butter and blend with your fingers or a pastry blender until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle evenly over the apple layer.
- Bake:
- Bake for 35 40 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and the center is set.
- Cool and chill:
- Cool completely in the pan. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before lifting out and slicing into bars.
Pin It Our family enjoys these bars as a special weekend treat after Sunday dinner.
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Notes
For extra crunch add an additional handful of oats to the topping before baking. Bars store well in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for a decadent treat.
Required Tools
8x8-inch baking pan, Parchment paper, Mixing bowls, Electric mixer or whisk, Pastry blender or fork, Spatula, Knife for slicing
Nutritional Information
Per bar Calories 190 Total Fat 10 g Carbohydrates 24 g Protein 2 g
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This dessert bar recipe is sure to impress with its layered flavors and textures beautifully balanced in every bite.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of apples work best?
Tart apples like Granny Smith offer a balanced sweetness and hold their shape well during baking.
- → Can I make the crust ahead of time?
Yes, the crust can be prepared and baked in advance to save time before assembling the layers.
- → How do I achieve a crisp topping?
Using cold, cubed butter mixed with oats and sugar creates coarse crumbs that bake into a crunchy, golden topping.
- → Should the bars be chilled before serving?
Chilling the bars for at least two hours helps them set, making slicing easier and maintaining their shape.
- → Can I add extra oats for more texture?
Adding an extra handful of oats to the crisp topping before baking boosts crunch and oats flavor.
