Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Bars, a delectable treat that tantalizes your taste buds with every bite. Picture layers of buttery crust, creamy cheesecake filling, sweet apples, and crunchy pecans, all harmoniously combined in a single dessert. Dive into the step-by-step instructions and discover the secrets behind this culinary masterpiece, along with variations that cater to different dietary preferences. Prepare to impress your loved ones with this irresistible treat, perfect for potlucks, picnics, and special occasions. Unleash your inner baker and embark on a delightful baking adventure that leads to an extraordinary dessert experience.
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APPLE CREAM CHEESE BARS
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
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 756 kcal, ServingSize 1 serving
APPLE-PECAN DESSERT SQUARES
As easy as apple pie...maybe easier! The praline topping adds a crowning touch to the harvest time treat.
Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 2h30m
Yield 9
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 9-inch square pan with cooking spray. In large bowl, mix flour, 3/4 cup brown sugar, cinnamon and baking soda.
- With pastry blender or fork, cut in 3/4 cup butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in apples and egg. Press mixture firmly in pan. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until puffed in center.
- Meanwhile, in 1-quart saucepan, combine all topping ingredients except whipped topping. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until mixture comes to a boil. Boil 1 minute, stirring constantly. Remove from heat.
- Remove apple layer from oven. Drizzle hot topping over warm apple layer; spread evenly. Return to oven; bake 4 to 6 minutes longer or until topping is bubbly. Cool completely, about 1 1/2 hours. With serrated knife, cut into squares. Serve with whipped topping.
Nutrition Facts : Fat 5, ServingSize 1 Serving
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.
APPLE PECAN CREAM CHEESE BARS
Apples and cream cheese in a scrumptious bar. source unknown
Provided by Lynnda Cloutier
Categories Fruit Desserts
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- 1. preheat oven to 350°. Spray a 13 x 9" baking pan with nonstick baking spray with flour. In a medium bowl, mix cake mix, pecans, melted butter, and one egg, stirring well. Press into bottom of prepared pan.
- 2. In medium bowl, mix cream cheese and remaining two eggs. Beat at medium speed with mixer until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Add apples, stirring to mix. spoon over cake mixture. Bake for 50 minutes. Reduce Temperature to 300° and bake for 30 to 35 minutes longer or until set in the center. Cool completely. Cut into 24 squares. Makes 24 servings
PECAN CREAM CHEESE SQUARES
From Wills Point, Texas, field editor Dorothy Pritchett says, "This rich, easy dessert is perfect after a light meal."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, 1 egg and butter until blended. Stir in pecans. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a small bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar and remaining eggs until smooth. Pour over pecan mixture. , Bake at 350° for 45-55 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack; cut into squares. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 204 calories, Fat 11g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 140mg sodium, Carbohydrate 25g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.
PECAN CREAM CHEESE BARS
Here is a delightful little cream cheese bar, that I know everyone will enjoy over the Holiday Season!!
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 55m
Yield 36-40 bars
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Beat cream cheese, 3/4 cup butter, white sugar, 2 teaspoons vanilla in large bowl with mixer until well blended. Add flour and baking soda, mix well. Refrigerate for 30 minutes. Heat oven to 350°F Press dough into 15x10x2-inch pan. Bake for 20 minutes until lightly browned.
- Meanwhile, melt remaining butter, pour into medium bowl, add eggs, brown sugar, corn syrup, and remaining vanilla. Mix well. Stir in nuts. Spread mix over warm crust. Bake 20-25 minutes until topping is firm around edges, but still slightly soft in center. Cool completely.
- Makes 36-40 bars.
APPLE-PECAN CHEESECAKE
Combine the classic flavors of apple and pecan pies with a luscious cheese cake to make our scrumptious Apple-Pecan Cheesecake. Complete with notes of sweetness from brown sugar and the pleasing scent of cinnamon, you'll be hard-pressed to not fall for our Apple-Pecan Cheesecake.
Provided by My Food and Family
Categories Nuts
Time 6h10m
Yield 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F.
- Line 13x9-inch pan with foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix graham crumbs, butter and 2 Tbsp. sugar; press onto bottom of prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese, 1 cup brown sugar and vanilla in large bowl with mixer until blended. Add sour cream; mix well. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust. Combine apples, nuts, cinnamon and remaining sugar; spoon over cream cheese batter.
- Bake 55 min. or until center is almost set. Cool completely. Refrigerate 4 hours. Use foil handles to lift cheesecake from pan before cutting to serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 430, Fat 30 g, SaturatedFat 16 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Sodium 320 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 7 g
APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS
Prize-Winning Recipe 2007! Oatmeal cookie mix and pie filling make it easy to get a delicious apple pie-like bar.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 3h40m
Yield 24
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
- Place cookie mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly and coarse. Reserve 1 1/2 cups crumb mixture; press remaining crumbs in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
- Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over partially baked crust. In medium bowl, mix pie filling and cinnamon. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle reserved crumbs over top. Sprinkle with walnuts.
- Bake 35 to 40 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool about 30 minutes. Refrigerate to chill, about 2 hours. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 240, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 170 mg, Sugar 19 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar.
- To add a nutty flavor, toast the pecans before adding them to the filling.
- If you don't have a food processor, you can finely chop the pecans by hand.
- Be sure to press the crust firmly into the pan so that it doesn't crumble when you cut the bars.
- Bake the bars until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set. A toothpick inserted into the center of the filling should come out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares.
- Store the bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Conclusion:
Apple pecan cream cheese bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake filling, and a sweet and tangy apple pecan topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these bars a try!
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