Description
Irresistible Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars are a delightful Friendsgiving dessert. This recipe features a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling with tart apples, and a crunchy streusel topping. It’s an easy-to-make, visually stunning treat perfect for any festive gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 16 oz full-fat cream cheese (softened)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups tart apples (peeled and diced)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Blend in sour cream, then add eggs one at a time without overmixing.
- Fold in diced apples and cinnamon into the cream cheese mixture.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cold butter until crumbly for the streusel topping.
- Pour cheesecake filling over the crust and sprinkle streusel on top.
- Bake for 40-45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
- For best texture, let cream cheese soften at room temperature before mixing.
- Chill bars before cutting to help them hold their shape.
- Use fresh apples for the best flavor.
- Can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or frozen for up to three months.
- Reheat in the microwave for 10-15 seconds or enjoy cold.
- Variations include adding nuts like pecans or walnuts, or spices like nutmeg and ginger. Drizzle with caramel sauce for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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