Embrace the delectable fusion of sweet and savory with our comprehensive guide to creating the ultimate Cheese Apple Squares. Versatile and bursting with flavor, this classic treat combines the tangy crunch of diced apples, the creamy richness of melted cheese, and the flaky texture of a buttery crust. Whether it's a cozy brunch, a festive gathering, or a simple family dessert, indulge in the irresistibility of these delectable squares. Discover the secrets to a perfectly balanced filling, the art of crafting a golden crust, and the finishing touches that elevate your squares to culinary perfection. Get ready to tantalize taste buds and create memories that will make every occasion special.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
APPLE CHEESECAKE SNACK BARS
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
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
CHEESE APPLE SQUARES
These are delicious squares. The cheese pastry goes very well with the sweetness of the apple jelly. This is a very old recipe that I got back in the 1970's
Provided by MarieRynr
Categories Dessert
Time 40m
Yield 12 squares
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Beat together the butter and velveeta until well blended and creamy.
- Add the flour, baking powder and brown sugar, blending until crumbly.
- Measure 1 1/2 cups into an ungreased 8 inch square pan, and press inches.
- Stir the apple jelly over low heat until easy to spread, then spread it over the crumb base.
- Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over top evenly.
- Bake at 350*f for 25 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 208, Fat 7.8, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 20.3, Sodium 94.3, Carbohydrate 33.9, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 16.6, Protein 1.7
IMPOSSIBLY EASY FRENCH APPLE DESSERT SQUARES
Impossibly Easy French Apple Pie lovers! Here's a double-the-goodness recipe that will serve 15.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h50m
Yield 15
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix 1 cup Bisquick mix and the brown sugar. Cut in 1/4 cup butter, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until crumbly. Stir in nuts; set aside.
- In large bowl, mix apples, cinnamon and nutmeg; spoon into pan. In medium bowl, stir remaining ingredients until well blended. Pour mixture over apples. Sprinkle with streusel.
- Bake 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden brown. Cool 30 minutes or until set before cutting into squares. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 290, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fat 2 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 280 mg, Sugar 27 g, TransFat 1 g
APPLE SQUARES
Apples, nuts and cinnamon make these bars delicious. They hardly last a day at my house!
Provided by BarbiAnn
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Apple Dessert Recipes
Time 55m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch pan. Sift together flour, baking powder, salt, and 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon; set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix together melted butter, brown sugar, and 1/2 cup of white sugar with a wooden spoon until smooth. Stir in the egg and vanilla. Blend in the flour mixture until just combined, then stir in the apples and walnuts. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared pan. In a cup or small bowl, stir together the remaining cinnamon and sugar; sprinkle over the top of the bars.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven; finished bars should spring back when lightly touched. Cool in the pan, and cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 142.8 calories, Carbohydrate 22.1 g, Cholesterol 19.3 mg, Fat 5.7 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.2 g, Sodium 93.8 mg, Sugar 15.2 g
APPLE CARAMEL CHEESECAKE BARS
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
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.
CHEDDAR CHEESE APPLES
Surprise them with the fun Cheddar and cream cheese spread that you shape to look like an apple!
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 2h20m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce and mustard in large bowl until blended. Mix in Cheddar cheese. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm enough to shape.
- Divide cheese mixture in half. Shape 1 half into a ball on waxed paper. Sprinkle another piece of waxed paper with paprika. Roll cheese ball in paprika, coating thoroughly. Mold into apple shape. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture.
- To garnish, make small depression in stem ends of apples. Cut 2 small pieces from cinnamon stick. Insert cinnamon stick pieces for stems. Insert sage leaves. Serve cheese balls with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 45, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 60 mg
GLAZED APPLE PIE SQUARES
These apple squares are a good change from apple pie since they are glazed and a little bit sweeter. The dough is firm enough that you can eat them with your hands and are best when apples are in season. -Diane Turner, Brunswick, Ohio
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h45m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine flour and salt; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a measuring cup, combine egg yolk and enough milk to measure 1/3 cup. Gradually add to the flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. , Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough in half. Roll one portion into a thin 15x10-in. rectangle. Transfer to the bottom of an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with cornflakes. , In a large bowl, combine apples, 1 cup sugar, 1-1/2 teaspoons cinnamon and nutmeg; toss to coat. Spoon over crust. , Roll remaining dough into a thin 15x10-in. rectangle; place over apple filling. Beat egg white; brush over pastry. Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the top. Bake 45-50 minutes or until golden brown. , For glaze, combine confectioners' sugar, vanilla and enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency. Drizzle over warm pastry. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 209 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 29mg cholesterol, Sodium 183mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
APPLE CRUMBLE CREAM CHEESE SQUARES
Apple crumble and cheesecake unite in this heavenly square - what a decadent way to go - another great recipe from Eagle Brand!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h25m
Yield 15 bars
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- CRUST:.
- Pulse all ingredients together except butter in food processor. Add butter and pulse until mixture resembles coarse meal. Reserve 1 1/2 cups for topping. Press remaining filling into parchment lined 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake in preheated 350F oven for 10 minutes.
- FILLING:
- Toss apples with lemon juice. Combine with remaining apple layer ingredients in large saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce heat to medium low and cook until apples are tender (about 5 minutes). Cool completely.
- CREAM CHEESE LAYER: Beat all ingredients together with electric mixer or food processor until smooth.
- ASSSEMBLE AND BAKE:
- Pour cream cheese layer over pre-baked crust. Top with apples. Sprinkle reserved crust ingredients over apples and bake for 40 minutes or until set. Cool. Cut into squares.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 441.1, Fat 20.9, SaturatedFat 12.7, Cholesterol 85.6, Sodium 415.4, Carbohydrate 59.2, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 40.9, Protein 6.5
Tips:
- Use a variety of apples. This will give your squares a more complex flavor. Some good choices include Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, and Braeburn.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the squares tough.
- Be careful not to overcook the squares. They should be golden brown on top and cooked through in the center.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting them. This will help them to hold their shape.
- Serve the squares warm or at room temperature. They can be topped with whipped cream, ice cream, or a dollop of crème fraîche.
Conclusion:
Apple squares are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With a few simple ingredients, you can create a sweet and flavorful treat that everyone will enjoy.
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