Description
Delicious Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake Bars combining warm flavors of cinnamon and apple with creamy cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 cups diced apples (about 2 medium apples)
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (for the apple mixture)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon (for the apple mixture)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. Press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden, then let it cool slightly.
- Toss diced apples with 1/4 cup of brown sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of ground cinnamon in a separate bowl.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth, then gradually add 1 cup of granulated sugar. Mix in eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla, flour, and 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon.
- Pour the cheesecake batter over the cooled crust, then add the apple mixture on top.
- Gently swirl the cheesecake batter and apple mixture together with a knife.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the center is set and edges are lightly golden.
- Cool in the pan at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
- For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham cracker crumbs.
- For vegan, replace cream cheese with a dairy-free alternative.
- Use honey or maple syrup instead of granulated sugar for a natural sweetener.
- Chill the bars overnight for the best flavor and texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Cinnamon Apple Cheesecake Bars, dessert, cheesecake, apple dessert