Description
These delightful bars represent a beautiful marriage of a rustic apple crisp and a sophisticated cheesecake. A buttery oat crust forms the foundation for a silky, rich cream cheese filling, which is topped with spiced Granny Smith apple slices and a generous layer of crunchy, golden-brown oat streusel. Perfect for gatherings, these bars offer a comforting blend of textures and flavors that bring a sense of warmth to any occasion.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large Granny Smith apples, peeled and thinly sliced
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, salt, baking soda, and cinnamon.
Pour in the melted butter and stir until the mixture is crumbly.
Press about two-thirds of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
In a separate medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth and creamy.
Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pre-baked base.
Arrange the apple slices in an even layer over the cream cheese filling.
Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the apples.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the topping is golden brown and the center is set.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
Ensure your cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. For the best flavor, let the bars chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving for cleaner cuts. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg