Description
Indulge in the perfect combination of creamy cheesecake, spiced apples, and a buttery streusel topping with these delicious Gluten-Free Apple Cheesecake Bars. A delightful dessert for any occasion!
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
For the cheesecake layer:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
For the apple layer:
- 2 medium apples, peeled, diced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ¼ tsp nutmeg
For the streusel topping:
- ½ cup gluten-free oats
- ¼ cup almond flour
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp cold butter, cubed
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Prepare the crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake.
- Make the cheesecake layer: Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla. Add eggs one at a time and pour over the crust.
- Add the apple layer: Toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Sprinkle over the cheesecake.
- Prepare the streusel: Mix oats, almond flour, sugar, and cinnamon. Cut in cold butter and sprinkle over the apples.
- Bake and cool: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate before serving.
Notes
- For best texture, use crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith.
- Bars can be made a day in advance and stored chilled.
