If you love the cozy flavors of apple pie and the creamy richness of cheesecake, then you’re in for a treat! These Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars are the best of both worlds—smooth, tangy cheesecake layered with cinnamon-spiced apples and topped with a buttery crumble. And the secret to taking these bars to the next level? Smash Seasonings’ Sweet Seasons blend!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
✅ Perfectly Balanced Flavors – The tartness of the apples, the rich cheesecake, and the sweet, spiced crumble make every bite irresistible.
✅ Made with Sweet Seasons – Our signature blend enhances the apple filling with warm notes of cinnamon, nutmeg, and brown sugar goodness.
✅ Great for Any Occasion – Whether it’s a holiday gathering, a fall bake sale, or just a cozy weekend treat, these bars will be a hit!
The Smash Seasonings Difference
At Smash Seasonings, we believe that the right blend of spices can transform any dish, and these Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars are proof! Our Sweet Seasons blend is the perfect shortcut to that homemade, warm-spiced flavor—no measuring out multiple spices, just one simple sprinkle and done!
Ready to Bake?
Check out the full recipe below and give these bars a try. And don’t forget to grab your Sweet Seasons blend to bring out the best flavors in your desserts!
Let us know in the comments—are you Team Apple Pie or Team Cheesecake? (Or both? 😉)
Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars
Equipment
- 1 Mixing Bowl
- 1 Stand Mixer
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cups brown sugar firmly packed
- 3/4 cups cold butter cut into cubes
- 2 8 oz pkg cream cheese softened (the brick, not the tub style)
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 3 medium apples granny smith is great, peeled and chopped into 1/4 to 1/2" pieces
- 3 tbsp Smash Seasonings Sweet Seasons
Crumb Topping:
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup brown sugar firmly packed
- 1/2 cup quick cook oats
- 1/3 cup cold butter cut into cubes
Optional:
- Caramel Sauce for drizzling over the top when serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F
- In your food processor combine and pulse flour, brown sugar and cut up butter until a crumb type mixture forms. Press into a 13×9 inch pan that has been lined with either parchment paper or foil and sprayed lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Bake for 15 minutes and remove from oven.2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cups brown sugar, 3/4 cups cold butter
- In the bowl of an electric mixer beat cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add in 1/2 cup sugar and vanilla and beat until smooth. Add eggs, one at a time, and mix until just combined. Spread mixture over crust (remember your crust pan may still be hot from baking.)
- In a bowl combine chopped apples and Sweet Seasons. Stir to combine. Sprinkle apple mixture over cream cheese mixture.
- In your food processor, combine flour, brown sugar, oats and remaining cold cubed butter, pulsing food processor until mixture starts to form crumbs. Sprinkle this topping over the apples.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until filling is set. Remove from oven. Once cooled to room temperature, transfer to refrigerator. Store in refrigerator. When serving top with a drizzle of caramel sauce if desired.
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I wish I would have made more the first time I made these delicious cheesecake bars.