Apple Cheesecake Bars
1hr 50min · 12 servings These apple cheesecake bars start with a shortbread crust, followed by a creamy cheesecake layer, smeared with fresh apple pie filling, and topped off with a homemade streusel. SHORTBREAD CRUST INGREDIENTS: 2 cups all-purpose flour ½ cup packed light brown sugar 1 cup unsalted butter cold • CHEESECAKE LAYER INGREDIENTS: 3 – 8 oz. packages cream cheese softened 1 cup granulated sugar 2 teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup sour cream room temperature ½ cup heavy whipping cream divided 1 ½ tablespoons all-purpose flour 3 large eggs room temperature • APPLE LAYER INGREDIENTS: 4 cups peeled and diced apples 3 tablespoons granulated sugar ½ teaspoon cinnamon 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour • STREUSEL TOPPING INGREDIENTS: 1 cup all-purpose flour 1 cup
