Best 9 Apple Cream Cheese Breakfast Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors and textures presented by our delectable Apple Cream Cheese Breakfast Bars. Embark on a culinary journey where crisp and juicy apples, creamy and tangy cream cheese, and a symphony of spices dance harmoniously in every bite. These breakfast bars are a perfect blend of sweetness and tartness, providing a delightful start to your day. As you sink your teeth into their golden-brown crust, the burst of apple and cream cheese flavors will tantalize your taste buds, leaving you craving more. With two variations - one featuring a streusel topping and the other boasting a crumbly granola crust - these breakfast bars cater to diverse preferences. Whether you prefer a classic streusel topping or a crunchy granola base, both options guarantee a satisfying and unforgettable breakfast experience.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SOUR CREAM APPLE BARS



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Apple bars with a sweet, creamy apple filling layered between a crunchy oat crust and topping.

Provided by Land O'Lakes

Categories     Bar     Sour Cream     Apple     Sweet     Baking     Fruit     Cream     Dairy     Dessert

Yield 32 bars

Number Of Ingredients 16

Crust
1 cup Land O Lakes® Butter softened
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
2 cups uncooked quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Filling
1 cup sour cream
3/4 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 large Land O Lakes® Egg
2 medium (2 cups) apples, peeled, finely chopped

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F.
  • Combine butter and brown sugar in bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Add all remaining crust ingredients; continue beating until well mixed.
  • Press two-thirds of crust mixture into bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch baking pan. Bake 9-11 minutes or until light golden brown.
  • Combine all filling ingredients in bowl; mix well. Pour filling over hot, partially baked crust. Crumble remaining crust mixture over filling and press down lightly.
  • Bake 50-55 minutes or until top is golden brown and center is set. Cool completely. Cut into bars. Store refrigerated.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 180 calories, Fat 10 grams, SaturatedFat grams, Transfat grams, Cholesterol 25 milligrams, Sodium 95 milligrams, Carbohydrate 20 grams, Fiber 1 grams, Sugar grams, Protein 2 grams

APPLE CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Apple Cream Cheese Bars are dessert bars full of sweetened apples and a cream cheese layer, topped and baked with oatmeal crumble and drizzled with caramel sauce.

Provided by Amanda Rettke--iambaker.net

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h25m

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup (80g) quick-cooking oats
3 cups (375g) all-purpose flour
2 cups (400g) packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1½ cups (3 sticks or 340g) butter, (melted)
2 packages (16 ounces) cream cheese, (room temperature)
½ cup (100g) granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs, (room temperature)
4 large Granny Smith apples, (peeled, cored, and thinly sliced)
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Caramel topping, (for garnish)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 756 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving

APPLE PIE BARS FROM PHILADELPHIA®



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You'll know it's a special occasion when you get to enjoy a serving of these delicious bars.

Provided by Philadelphia

Categories     Trusted Brands: Recipes and Tips     PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese

Time 1h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (8 ounce) package PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
3 ¼ cups flour, divided
10 Granny Smith apples, peeled, sliced
1 ¼ cups granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400 degrees F.
  • Beat cream cheese and butter in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Gradually add 3 cups flour, mixing on low speed after each addition just until blended. Shape into 2 balls. Place 1 ball on large lightly floured sheet of waxed paper; flatten slightly. Cover with second floured sheet of waxed paper. Roll out dough to 15-1/2x10-1/2-inch rectangle. Discard top sheet of waxed paper.
  • Spray 15x10x1-inch pan with cooking spray; invert over rolled-out dough. Flip dough and pan together. (Pan will be on bottom.) Remove second waxed paper sheet; gently press dough onto bottom and up side of pan. Toss apples with remaining flour, granulated sugar and cinnamon; spread onto bottom of crust.
  • Repeat rolling out of remaining dough ball to make second rectangle. Remove top sheet of waxed paper; carefully flip dough over apples. Discard waxed paper. Tuck edges of dough down sides of pan to enclose apples. Make several slits in top crust to vent.
  • Bake 35 to 40 min. or until golden brown.
  • Cool dessert 15 min. Meanwhile, mix powdered sugar and water. Drizzle glaze over dessert. Cool 30 min. before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 355.4 calories, Carbohydrate 52.3 g, Cholesterol 46.3 mg, Fat 15.8 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.9 g, SaturatedFat 9.6 g, Sodium 139.6 mg, Sugar 30.1 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

CREAM CHEESE APPLE OATMEAL BARS



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Got this recipe out of a garage sale-find cookbook which was put out by the Crisco Co. It's very versatile in that you can add or subtract topping ingredients as you like. I thought peaches might be interesting to try.

Provided by pies and cakes and

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h7m

Yield 18 bars, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 1/2 cups oats
3/4 cup flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup granulated sugar, plus
2 teaspoons granulated sugar, divided
3/4 cup Butter Flavor Crisco or 3/4 cup butter
16 ounces cream cheese
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup diced granny smith apple
1/2 cup golden raisin (optional)
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350*.
  • Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar and mix well. Add Crisco and cut in until it's crumbly. Set aside 1 cup of this mixture and press remainder into a sprayed 9x13 pan.
  • Bake for 12 minutes, cool slightly.
  • In a mixer bowl, combine cream cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup of sugar, and vanilla. Mix til smooth and spread evenly over oat crust.
  • Combine apple, raisins (if desired) and almond extract. Stir.
  • Add spices and 2 T. of sugar and sprinkle over cheese mixture.
  • Return to oven and bake an additional 25 minutes or til golden. Cool completely and cut into bars.

APPLE CREAM CHEESE BREAKFAST BARS



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Amazing, tasty recipe that is a real crowd pleaser! The crust was really good, I wouldn't have thought it would taste so chewy with the ingredients used but it was! I hope you enjoy it as much as my family does.

Provided by Trennarene

Categories     Breakfast

Time 1h5m

Yield 18 bars, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 fresh lemon zest
2 1/2 cups sliced apples (2 Granny smith apples)
1/2 cup sliced almonds

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350. Combine cake mix and 1/4 tsp lemon peel in a large bowl, reserving 1/2 cup of the mixture; set aside.
  • Add butter to remaining mixture and beat with electric mixer at low speed until crumbly.
  • Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • Beat cream cheese and reserved 1/2 cup cake mix in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
  • Gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar, beating until creamy. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
  • Blend in half and half and vanilla, pour into baked crust.
  • Combine 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining 1/4 tsp lemon peel in large bowl; add apples. Gently toss until evenly coated.
  • Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese batter, sprinkle with almonds.
  • Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely on wire rack and then cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 310.1, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 8.2, Cholesterol 58.1, Sodium 303.4, Carbohydrate 35.4, Fiber 1.1, Sugar 24, Protein 3.9

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.

APPLE CRISP BARS



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We've upped the ante on apple crisp with a Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix base, a hearty layer of fresh apples and crunchy streusel topping. It all comes together for a treat that's a step beyond the usual crisp.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h15m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pouch (17.5 oz each) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
Butter, water and egg called for on cookie mix pouch
5 cups coarsely chopped, peeled Granny Smith apples (5 medium)
1/2 cup sugar
3 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 pouch (17.5 oz each) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup cold butter
4 oz (from 8-oz package) cold cream cheese

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, mix Crust ingredients with spoon until soft dough forms. Pat in bottom of pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. In medium bowl, toss Filling ingredients. Spread on baked crust.
  • In medium bowl, place remaining cookie mix pouch. Cut in cold butter and cream cheese, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly (do not overmix). Sprinkle over apples. Bake 32 to 37 minutes or until topping is golden brown and apples are tender when poked with tip of sharp knife. Remove from oven to cooling rack. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Cut into 4 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 570, Carbohydrate 83 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Fat 4 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 480 mg, Sugar 47 g, TransFat 1/2 g

APPLE CREAM CHEESE TART



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"I love this recipe because it's a tasty twist on an all-time favorite dessert...apple pie," notes Theresa Sabbagh of Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 tablespoons butter, softened
3 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons beaten egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup thinly sliced peeled tart apple (1/8-inch slices)
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 tablespoons slivered almonds
Whipped cream and ground nutmeg, optional

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, cream butter and sugar; beat in vanilla. Stir in flour. Press onto the bottom and 1 in. up the sides of a 6-in. springform pan coated with cooking spray; set aside. , For filling, in a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, egg and vanilla. Pour over crust. In a bowl, combine the apple, sugar and cinnamon; arrange over filling. Sprinkle with almonds. , Place pan on a baking sheet. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until apples are tender. Cool on a wire rack. Remove sides of pan. Garnish with whipped cream and nutmeg if desired. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 258 calories, Fat 16g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 70mg cholesterol, Sodium 187mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

Tips:

  • Prep your ingredients: For a faster and smoother baking experience, measure and prep all your ingredients before starting. This ensures you have everything you need on hand and prevents any scrambling during the process.
  • Use fresh apples: Fresh apples provide the best flavor and texture to your breakfast bars. If using pre-sliced apples, make sure they are not overly soft or bruised.
  • Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter can result in tough and dense bars. Mix just until the ingredients are well combined.
  • Chill the bars before slicing: Chilling the bars for at least 30 minutes before slicing helps them hold their shape and prevents crumbling.
  • Customize your toppings: Feel free to add your favorite toppings to the bars before baking, such as chopped nuts, dried fruits, or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar.

Conclusion:

Apple Cream Cheese Breakfast Bars are a delightful and versatile treat that combines the sweet crunch of apples with the creamy richness of cream cheese. With their simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, these bars are a perfect addition to your breakfast or brunch menu.

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