Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars

apple cheesecake bars on wood surface lined with parchment.

Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars

These Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars are made with a buttery graham cracker crust, rich and creamy cheesecake, cinnamon-spiced apples, and a golden brown sugar crumble topping! A delicious make-ahead dessert that's perfect for fall gatherings, Thanksgiving, or anytime you're craving something sweet!

Course: Desserts

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 55

Cook Time: 1 25

Refrigeration Time: 12

Total Time: 14 20

Servings: bars

Calories: 364kcal

Ingredients

Graham Cracker Crust

1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (12 sheets if you are using whole graham crackers)
3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
1 Pinch salt
3 Tablespoons unsalted salted butter melted

Apple Pie Filling

4 large Granny Smith Apples
¾ cup powdered sugar
3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
3 Tablespoons boiled cider
1¼ teaspoons apple pie spice
¼ teaspoon salt
2¼ teaspoons vanilla extract
1½ Tablespoons unsalted butter

Cheesecake

3 cups cream cheese room temperature
4 large eggs room temperature
2 teaspoons apple pie spice
¼ cup heavy cream room temperature
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Streusel

¼ cup granulated sugar
¼ cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 pinch salt
5 Tablespoons all purpose flour
3 Tablespoons unsalted butter cold, sliced

Instructions

Graham Cracker Crust

Heat oven to 350℉/177℃.
Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper and spray with cooking spray. Set aside.
Combine graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl.
Stir until thoroughly combined.
Immediately press into bottom of prepared pan. Pack well.
Bake for 15 minutes.
Set aside to cool.

Apple Pie Filling

Peel, core, and chop apples.
Combine apples and the rest of the ingredients in a 6 quart pot.
Cook over medium-low heat for 5-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
When apples become slightly tender, turn off heat and allow to cool before use.

Cheesecake

Beat cream cheese with an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment until smooth.
Beat in eggs, one at a time, making sure each is fully incorporated.
Stir in apple pie spice, cream, and vanilla.
Pour cheesecake mixture on top of prepared crust.
Bake the cheesecake for 30 minutes.

Streusel

While the cheesecake is baking, whisk sugars, apple pie spice, and flour together.
Cut in the butter with a pastry knife or fork. Set aside.

Assembly

Gently spoon apple pie filling on top of the cheesecake.
Sprinkle streusel over the top of the apple pie filling.
Return the cheesecake to the oven.
Bake for an additional 30 minutes, until set. (You still want a little bit of wobble.)
Remove the cheesecake from the oven and place on a cooling rack to cool completely before refrigerating for 8-12 hours before serving.

Notes

You can use a tart tamper or the bottom of a measuring cup to pack the graham cracker crust.

Do not remove the cheesecake from the pan before refrigerating it.

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