Apple Cheesecake Bars

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

2. In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender/ fork until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 13x9x2-inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake crust for 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

3. Use a standing mixer or electric mixer to beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar at medium speed until smooth. Then add eggs and vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour over warm crust.

4. In a separate bowl, stir together chopped apples, 2 TB sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture. In a small bowl combined Streusel ingredients and sprinkle over apple layer evenly.  Bake 35 minutes, or until filling is set. Refrigerate at least 8 hour or overnight before cutting and serving.

5. Enjoy!!!

Happy Apple Season! these treats can be enjoyed all year long but they are especially great during the Fall and into Holiday Season! These desserts are my go to for Holiday Season pot-lucks and other festive events. Try the recipe and share with your friends!

Apple Cheesecake Bars

INGREDIENTS
2 cups flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 cup butter, softened

Three 8-oz packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract

3 Apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
(I used Granny Smith)
2 TB sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon

Streusel Topping:
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup flour
1/2 cup quick oats
1/2 cup butter, softened