Apple Cheesecake Bars
Apple Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate indulgence, offering a delightful blend of creamy cheesecake and spiced apples atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for autumn gatherings or any occasion, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress. With every bite, you’ll experience a comforting wave of sweetness and warmth that is simply irresistible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar (divided)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 cups fresh apples, peeled and chopped (preferably Fuji or Honeycrisp)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
- Powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup granulated sugar until crumbly. Press into the baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the remaining sugar, then mix in sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs one at a time.
- Fold in chopped apples with cinnamon and nutmeg. Pour the mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating for at least four hours.
- Dust with powdered sugar before slicing into squares and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg