Best 8 Apple Pecan Cream Cheese Bars Recipes

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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.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

1. **Apple Pie Bars:** Relish the classic flavors of apple pie in a convenient bar form. Layers of flaky crust, tender apples, and a touch of cinnamon create a nostalgic treat that evokes memories of home.

2. **Cream Cheese Pecan Bars:** Experience the delightful combination of creamy cheesecake and crunchy pecans in these decadent bars. A luscious cheesecake filling rests atop a pecan-studded crust, resulting in a symphony of textures and flavors.

3. **Apple Cream Cheese Bars:** Delight in the simplicity of this classic flavor combination. A creamy cheesecake filling is swirled with sweet apples, creating a harmonious balance of flavors and textures.

4. **Pecan Pie Bars:** Indulge in the rich and nutty goodness of pecan pie, transformed into delectable bars. A buttery crust is filled with a sweet and gooey pecan filling, delivering a taste of Southern charm in every bite.

5. **Apple Pecan Pie Bars:** Combine the best of both worlds with these Apple Pecan Pie Bars. Layers of buttery crust, sweet apples, and a pecan streusel create a delightful treat that captures the essence of fall flavors.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

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-PECAN DESSERT SQUARES



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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

2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup butter or margarine
2 cups chopped peeled tart apples (about 2 medium)
1 egg, slightly beaten
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons milk
1 cup Cool Whip frozen whipped topping, thawed

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



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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 PECAN CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Apples and cream cheese in a scrumptious bar. source unknown

Provided by Lynnda Cloutier

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 7

one package yellow cake mix, 18.25 ounces
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup melted butter
three large eggs, divided
one package cream cheese, softened, 8 ounces
2 cups powdered sugar
1 cup chopped braeburn apples

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



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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

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3 eggs
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 cups chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3-2/3 cups confectioners' sugar

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



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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

1 (250 g) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened, divided
1 cup white sugar
1 tablespoon vanilla, divided
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
2/3 cup corn syrup
3 cups pecans

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



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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

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup butter, melted
2 Tbsp. brown sugar
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Sour Cream
4 eggs
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, chopped
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tsp. ground cinnamon

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



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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

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup firm butter or margarine
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
1 can (21 oz) apple pie filling
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

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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