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Apple Cheesecake Bars

Forget apple pie - these apple cheesecake bars are where it's at! Chewy apple blondie base, smooth & creamy cheesecake, then topped with apple pie filling.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Additional Time4 hours 30 minutes
Total Time6 hours
Course: Easy Cake Recipes For Beginners
Keyword: apple, blondies, cheesecake, cinnamon
Servings: 15 slices
Author: Fiona

Ingredients

Apple Blondie Base

Cheesecake Layer

Apple Pie Topping

  • 3 Apples large, peeled & chopped
  • 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1-2 Tablespoons Water
  • 1 Tablespoon Butter

Instructions

Apple Blondie Base

  • Preheat the oven to 325F degrees.
  • Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with aluminum foil and grease well. Or line with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl whisk together the melted butter, sugars, and eggs.
    1 Cup Butter, 1 Cup Brown Sugar, 1/2 Cup White Sugar, 1 Egg
  • Fold in the flour, cinnamon & salt. Gently stir in the chopped apple.
    2 1/4 All Purpose Flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons Cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon Salt, 1 Apple
  • Pour the batter into the prepared pan and bake for 25 minutes or until the top looks fully set.
  • Remove from the oven.

Cheesecake Layer

  • In a large bowl beat the cream cheese until soft.
    20 oz Cream Cheese
  • Mix in the sugar, cinnamon & cornstarch.
    1 Cup Granulated Sugar, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
  • Turn the mixer down to low speed and mix in the sour cream.
    1/2 Cup Sour Cream
  • Mix in the eggs 1 at a time until just combined.
    3 Eggs
  • Spoon/pour the batter over the cheesecake base and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the top looks just set except for a slight wobble in the center.
  • Cool the cheesecake for 20-30 minutes in the oven with it turned off and the oven door open. Remove from the oven and continue cooling at room temperature.
  • Once room temperature, cover the cheesecake and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or preferably overnight.

Apple Pie Topping

  • Add the chopped apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, water, and butter to a medium saucepan over low heat.
    3 Apples, 1/4 Cup Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon Cinnamon, 1-2 Tablespoons Water, 1 Tablespoon Butter
  • Stir the mixture to toss the apples evenly in the brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • Cook the mixture until the apples begin to soften.

Serving

  • Remove the cheesecake from the fridge 20-30 minutes before serving.
  • Cut with a sharp, thin knife.**
  • Top each piece with apple pie topping and optionally whipped cream.

Notes

*Store leftovers in the fridge. **Sometimes the bars can get a bit stuck to the pan. I use a think pie lifter, and if necessary peel the foil off the bottom of each bar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 452kcal | Carbohydrates: 48g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 29g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 124mg | Sodium: 342mg | Potassium: 159mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 1046IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg