I am back!!! Back to the real world. Back where there is internet. And back to reality.
Even though I am sad to be back from my vacation, being back means baking is back!
I was also craving some cheesecake. Because seriously.. when am I not craving cheesecake?
The weird thing about me and making cheesecake is that I have never actually made a cheesecake before. Like an actual cream cheese circular cake. Sure I have made things resembling cheesecake using Greek yogurt, like my 4 ingredient Greek yogurt no bake cheesecake or my raspberry Greek yogurt cheesecake. I have made mini versions or cheesecakes, like the mini peanut butter cup cheesecakes, to the mini Oreo cheesecakes. I have even made something similar to these bars: my cookie dough cheesecake bars.
But I have been too scared to make an actual one. Maybe one day I will find the courage.But for now, you can try these delicious Apple Cheesecake Cookie Bars. You will be coming and going from your fridge door all day, I can guarantee it.
Apple Cheesecake Cookie Bars Ingredients
It looks like a long list for the ingredients, but it is mainly pantry essentials. All you need is:
- flour
- brown & white sugar
- salted butter
- cream cheese
- vanilla
- eggs
- apples
- ground cinnamon
- old fashioned oats
That’s it!
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Apple Cheesecake Cookie Bars
Ingredients
Dough
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour (or another 1/2 cup of all-purpose)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup salted butter, softened
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
Apple Filling
- 3 small apples, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
Crumb Topping
- 1/2 cup oats
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup salted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F.
- Place the dough ingredients in a food processor, and process until mixture resembles coarse meal.
- Press the dough evenly into a 13×9 inch baking pan with edges, and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
- In the meantime, in a larger bowl, beat together the cream cheese and 1/2 cup white sugar until smooth. Add in the eggs one at a time, beating around 20 seconds after each addition. Next add the vanilla and mix until combined.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the warm crust.
- In a medium bowl, mix together the apple filling ingredients. Spoon evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
- In the same bowl, mix together the oats, butter and flours. Add in the butter, and mix with a fork until the mixture looks like coarse meal. Sprinkle over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle the 1/2 cup brown sugar over the oat mixture, and bake for 30 minutes, or until the filling is set. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely.
- Cut into squares and enjoy! Store in the refrigerator.
Wow Cathleen, these cheesecake bard with apple sound and look delicious, I would love to have one…
Have a wonderful weekend 😀
Hi Cathleen, these bars look amazing, love this combination!
Oh, these bars look so delicious! I am crazy for apples anytime of the year
Ooh, this looks fantastic!! I've never had an apple cheesecake before…but now I really want to try it 🙂
Sounds wonderful.. apple cheesecake is a recipe I definitely need to give a try. My husband loves apple desserts.. so I am sure this one will be a delight.
Welcome back Cathleen and thanks for bringing this wonderful dish with you ;-D
Good recipe . Will try
Good to have you back.. and with this yummy recipe! 🙂
Baking withdrawal, you don't say – when I saw this my eyes opened wide and my jaw dropped, this looks seriously amazing Cathleen! I tried to make two cheesecakes last year (no bake, as I thought the oven was broke, later found out it was just the plug in the wall….fail!), but this… YUM! 😀
Welcome back the real world by the way! When I read the beginning of your post "Back to life, back to reality" started playing in my head for a few seconds there, haha 😛 I hope the week's treating you well so far, and am looking forward to see what you come up with in the future! x
Cathleen, I have not baked with apples before. I think this Apple Cheesecake Cookie Bar is a good place to start!
These cookie bars look sensational with streusel topping!
Mmm cheesecake and apple bars, this sounds perfect 😀
Great dessert!
Cheers
Choc Chip Uru
Love love love this combination! One of my favorites in fact! 🙂
What wonderful looking bars – apple and cheesecake are two of my favourite things.
These bars look sinful and amazing!