Best 7 Apple Cranberry Cheesecake Bars Recipes

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With their indulgent layers of cream cheese, sweet apples, and tart cranberries, apple cranberry cheesecake bars are a true delight for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a special dessert to serve at your next party or a sweet treat to enjoy with your family, these bars are sure to be a hit. The combination of flavors and textures in this recipe is simply irresistible, and the ease of preparation makes them a perfect choice for busy cooks.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

APPLE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS



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Easy caramel cheesecake bars are topped with apple slices and a final layer of Marzetti® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip after the bake.

Provided by Marzetti

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     Marzetti®

Time 57m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup Marzetti's® Old Fashioned Caramel Dip
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 large egg
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4-inch pieces
1 cup all-purpose flour
¾ cup old-fashioned oats
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
8 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 baking pan.
  • For the crust, combine all crust ingredients in a mixing bowl and combine until crumbly and butter pieces are no longer visible. Press the mixture on bottom of prepared pan.
  • Bake 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • For the filling, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light and creamy.
  • Add Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip and mix until smooth. On low speed, mix in flour; add egg and vanilla and mix just until blended. Pour cream cheese mixture over baked crust. Arrange apple slices and press them into top of cream cheese layer.
  • Bake 20-25 minutes. Allow bars to cool to room temperature.
  • Cover and chill until firm. Before serving, spread Marzetti Old Fashioned Caramel Dip over top of bars.
  • Cut and serve. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.4 g, Cholesterol 40.1 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 10.4 g

APPLE CHEESECAKE SNACK BARS



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These apple cheesecake snack bars are rich and delicious with a crumbly streusel topping. My family devours the entire pan every time I make them.

Provided by Lisa

Categories     Desserts     Fruit Dessert Recipes     Apple Dessert Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 teaspoon butter, or as needed
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs, or more as needed
⅓ cup butter, melted
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, at room temperature
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 Granny Smith apples - peeled, cored, and diced
2 tablespoons white sugar
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon ground allspice
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon finely chopped walnuts, or to taste
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup butter, cut into small pieces

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly butter a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter together in a bowl until crumbly, adding more crumbs if mixture is too wet. Press crust into the prepared baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden and set, 7 to 8 minutes. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  • Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar using an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Beat in vanilla extract on low speed until mixture is blended. Pour filling over warm crust.
  • Stir apples, 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice together in a separate bowl; spoon evenly over filling.
  • Mix brown sugar, flour, walnuts, and cinnamon for streusel together in a bowl. Mix or cut butter into walnut mixture using your fingers or a knife until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple layer.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until cheese filling is set, 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cut into small squares and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 calories, Carbohydrate 18.6 g, Cholesterol 48.3 mg, Fat 12.3 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.3 g, Sodium 127.4 mg, Sugar 13.2 g

CRANBERRY-APPLE PIE SQUARES



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Combine two holiday fruit favorites in this inviting pie, with a basic crust and a special caramel and ice cream topping.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 egg yolk
1/4 cup milk
8 1/2 cups thinly sliced, peeled baking apples (3 lb.; about 9 medium)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped fresh or frozen cranberries, thawed
1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 cup caramel ice cream topping, heated
Vanilla or cinnamon ice cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. In large bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups flour, sugar and 1/4 teaspoon salt; mix well. With pastry blender, cut in 1/2 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • In small bowl, combine egg yolk and milk; beat well. Add to flour mixture; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll dough to form 15x11-inch rectangle. Place in ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Press in bottom and 1 inch up sides of pan.
  • Place apples in large microwave-safe bowl. Microwave on HIGH for 6 to 8 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes, or until apples are fork-tender. Add 1 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon salt; mix well. Spoon apple mixture over crust. Sprinkle with cranberries.
  • In medium bowl, combine 1 cup flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup butter; mix until crumbly. Sprinkle over fruit.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 45 to 60 minutes or until topping is deep golden brown, apples are tender and filling is bubbly. Cool 1 hour.
  • To serve, cut warm dessert into squares; place on individual dessert plates. Top each with caramel topping and ice cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 80 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, ServingSize 1/12 of Recipe, Sodium 350 mg, Sugar 50 g

APPLE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS



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The streusel topping that comes with this recipe for apple cream cheese bars is absolutely irresistible. If you can't resist a "taste test" before a party, just arrange each apple bar on a serving platter and no one will know a piece is missing from the pan! -Katherine White, Henderson, Nevada

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
3 medium tart apples, peeled and finely chopped
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
STREUSEL:
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup quick-cooking oats
1/3 cup cold butter, cubed
1/3 cup hot caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a well-greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15-18 minutes or until lightly browned., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla until smooth. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until combined. Spread over crust., In a small bowl, toss apples with cinnamon, nutmeg and remaining sugar; spoon over cream cheese layer. In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar and oats; cut in butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over apple layer., Bake 25-30 minutes or until filling is set. Drizzle with caramel topping; cool in pan on a wire rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 191 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 94mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CHEESECAKE CRANBERRY BARS



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I like to serve these wonderful bars as one of the desserts for Thanksgiving dinner. Everyone always goes back for seconds!-Kris Lehman

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup quick-cooking oats
3 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter
1 cup vanilla or white chips
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 can (14 ounces) whole-berry cranberry sauce

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Reserve 1 cup for the topping. Stir in chips to the remaining mixture. With floured fingers, press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15-18 minutes or until golden brown., In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until light. Add the milk, lemon juice and vanilla; beat until smooth. Pour over the crust. Combine the cornstarch and cranberry sauce until blended. Spoon over the cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle with the reserved crust mixture., Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until center is set. Cool for 1 hour on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate.

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APPLE CRANBERRY BARS



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Make and share this Apple Cranberry Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by dicentra

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

6 tablespoons butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons honey
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup flour
2/3 cup quick-cooking oats
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped peeled apple
1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries
powdered sugar (to garnish)

Steps:

  • Combine butter and sugar. Add eggs, honey and vanilla.
  • Combine dry ingredients. Add wet ingredients to dry. Fold in apple and cranberries.
  • Pour into 8 inch square baking pan. Bake at 350 for about 35 minutes or until done.
  • Cool on wire rack. Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

CHEESECAKE CRANBERRY BARS



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Make and share this Cheesecake Cranberry Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 2 1/2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/4 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (16 ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large mixing bowl, mix together the flour, oats, and brown sugar.
  • Using a pastry blender, cut int the butter until mixture is crumbly.
  • Gently stir in white chocolate morsels.
  • Set aside 2 1/2 cups of the crumb-morsel topping.
  • Flour your hands and press remaining mixture into a greased 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • In another mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until it is creamy.
  • Add in the sweetened condensed milk, lemon juice, and vanilla; stir until smooth and well combined.
  • Pour mixture over crust.
  • In another bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce and cornstarch.
  • Spoon mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  • Sprinkle evenly with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 35-40 minutes or until center is set.
  • Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
  • Cover and keep in the refrigerator until serving time.
  • Cut into bars and serve.

Tips:

  • For a creamier cheesecake filling, use full-fat cream cheese and sour cream.
  • To prevent the cheesecake bars from cracking, bake them in a water bath.
  • To ensure that the cheesecake bars are set, chill them for at least 4 hours before serving.
  • For a more intense cranberry flavor, use fresh cranberries instead of frozen cranberries.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can use a pastry blender or a fork to mix the crust ingredients.
  • To make the cheesecake bars ahead of time, bake them and then freeze them for up to 2 months. Thaw them overnight in the refrigerator before serving.

Conclusion:

Apple cranberry cheesecake bars are a delicious and festive dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste preferences. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your cheesecake bars turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these apple cranberry cheesecake bars a try!

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