Best 11 Apple Streusel Cream Cheese Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful symphony of flavors with our Apple Streusel Cream Cheese Bars, a match made in dessert heaven. Picture perfectly flaky layers of crust enveloping a luscious filling of sweet, tangy cream cheese and crisp, juicy apple chunks. Each bite takes you on a culinary journey, tantalizing your taste buds with a harmonious blend of textures and flavors. But that's not all; this article has culinary delights galore. Discover the secrets behind the classic Apple Pie Bars, where a buttery crust embraces a tender apple filling, enhanced by a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg.

For those who love a rich, decadent treat, the Chocolate Chip Cream Cheese Bars await your indulgence. Imagine a velvety cream cheese filling generously studded with pockets of rich chocolate chips, all nestled between two layers of golden brown crust. And if you're a fan of tangy, citrusy desserts, the Lemon Bars will surely satisfy your cravings. A bright and zesty filling, bursting with lemon flavor, rests upon a buttery shortbread crust, creating a perfect balance of sweet and tart.

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

APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS



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These Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars are a delightful apple recipe perfect for Thanksgiving dessert. They have a buttery shortbread crust, creamy cheesecake filling and are topped with cinnamon apples and a cinnamon streusel!

Provided by Lindsay

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 22

1 1/2 cups (195g) all purpose flour
6 tbsp (84g) packed brown sugar
3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 cup (112g) salted butter, room temperature
4 1/4 cups (506g) chopped apples (3-4 large apples)
1 1/2 tsp all purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
20 ounces (565g) cream cheese, room temperature
3/4 cup (168g) packed brown sugar
3 tbsp (24g) all purpose flour
1/2 cup (115g) sour cream
1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
2 large eggs, room temperature
1 large egg white, room temperature
1/2 cup (65g) all purpose flour
1/2 cup (112g) packed brown sugar
1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp nutmeg
4 tbsp (56g) salted butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300 degrees and prepare a 9×13 inch pan with parchment paper that sticks up above the sides of the pan, so that you can remove the bars later for easy cutting.
  • 2. In a medium bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon.
  • 3. Cut in butter into the flour mixture with a pastry blender or fork until mixture is crumbly.
  • 4. Press evenly into the bottom of the pan and bake for 8-10 minutes. When the crust is done baking, turn the temperature up to 325 degrees.
  • 5. In another large bowl, combine the chopped apples, flour, cinnamon and nutmeg and set aside.
  • 6. To make the filling, blend the cream cheese, brown sugar and flour in a large mixer bowl on low speed until well combined and smooth. Be sure to use low speed to reduce the amount of air added to the batter. Scrape down the sides of the bowl.
  • 7. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon and nutmeg and mix on low speed until well combined.
  • 8. Add the eggs and egg white one at a time, mixing slowly to combine. Scrape down the sides of the bowl as needed to make sure everything is well combined.
  • 9. Pour the batter into the pan with the crust and spread evenly.
  • 10. Spread the cinnamon apples evenly over the top of the cheesecake filling.
  • 11. In another small bowl, combine the flour, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg for the streusel.
  • 12. Add the melted butter and stir together until crumbly.
  • 13. Sprinkle the streusel evenly over the apples.
  • 14. Bake the bars for about 45 minutes or until the center is just set. Remove the bars from the oven and allow to cool on the counter for about 45 minutes, then refrigerate until cold and firm.
  • 15. Use the parchment paper to remove the bars from the pan and cut into bars. Serve cold. Bars are best when stored well covered in the fridge and eaten within 4-5 days.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 251 calories, Sugar 14.8 g, Sodium 135.4 mg, Fat 15.2 g, SaturatedFat 9.1 g, TransFat 0.2 g, Carbohydrate 26 g, Fiber 1.2 g, Protein 3.8 g, Cholesterol 56.3 mg

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 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

CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE BARS WITH STREUSEL TOPPING



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A delicious dessert that will wow everyone!

Provided by Paula Deen

Categories     baking     christmas     dessert     sweets

Time 15m

Yield 2 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 peeled, cored and finely chopped Granny Smith apples
2 large eggs
1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons divided sugar
2 (8 oz) packages softened cream cheese
1/2 cup caramel topping
1 1/2 cups firmly packed and divided brown sugar
3 cups divided all purpose flour
1/2 cup quick cooking oats
3 sticks softened and divided butter

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • In a medium bowl, combine 2 cups flour and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cut in 2 sticks butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 13-by-9-by-2 inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 1/2 cup sugar in an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Then add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla. Stir to combine. Pour over warm crust.
  • In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, remaining 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon evenly over cream cheese mixture. Sprinkle evenly with Streusel topping. Bake 30 minutes, or until filling is set. Drizzle with caramel topping.
  • Streusel Topping
  • In a small bowl, combine 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup oats and 1 stick softened butter.

APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS



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This recipe is adapted from Paula Deen's recipe. Usually I am not a fan of her recipes but this one looked too good to pass up :) It combines 2 of my favorite desserts: cheesecake and apple crumble?

Provided by Nicole P.

Categories     Other Desserts

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 3/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c butter, softened
CHEESECAKE PART
2 pkg pkg. (250 g each) cream cheese
1/2 c sugar, plus 2 tablespoons, divided
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
PREPARING APPLES
4 apples, peeled, cored and finely chopped
1 tsp ground cinnamon
STREUSEL PART
3/4 c firmly packed brown sugar
3/4 c flour
1/2 c quick cooking oats
1/2 c butter, softened

Steps:

  • 1. base part: In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender until mixture is crumbly. Press evenly into a 13x9-inch baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil. Bake 15 minutes, or until lightly browned.
  • 2. Cheesecake part: In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth. Beat in 1/2 cup sugar, eggs, and vanilla until smooth. Pour over warm crust.
  • 3. Preparing apples: In a small bowl, stir together chopped apples, 2 tablespoons sugar and cinnamon. Top cheesecake part with chopped apples.
  • 4. Streusel part In a small bowl, combine all ingredients and sprinkle evenly over apples. Bake 30 minutes, or until filling is set (until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean)
  • 5. You can serve as is or with dulce de Leche here is a quick link to it: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=504073972999454&set=a.489397737800411.1073741880.463079327098919&type=3&theater

APPLE STREUSEL CREAM CHEESE BARS



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This is a creamy, sweet apple treat with just a hint of spice! Enjoy it with some ice cream or whipped cream!

Provided by Sylvia Waldsmith

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 21

CRUST
1 box yellow cake mix
8 Tbsp butter, melted
1 large egg
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
CREAM CHEESE FILLING
16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
1 1/2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 large eggs
2 tsp vanilla extract
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp ground cloves
21 oz canned apple pie filling
STREUSEL TOPPING
3/4 c all purpose flour
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 tsp ground cinnamon
5 Tbsp melted butter

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly spray the bottom of a 13" x 9" baking dish.
  • 2. Prepare crust by mixing together all crust ingredients in a large bowl. Press dough into the bottom of the baking dish. Set aside.
  • 3. In the same bowl you made the dough in, beat cream cheese for 3 minutes until smooth. Add brown sugar and beat for another 3 - 4 minutes. Add eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. Beat for 5 minutes. Pour filling evenly over dough.
  • 4. Take a knife and run it thru the apple pie filling, breaking up the large pieces of apple. Spoon the apple pie filling evenly over cream cheese.
  • 5. In same bowl you made the filling in, mix together all the topping ingredients until crumbly. Sprinkle topping evenly over apple pie filling.
  • 6. Bake for 45 - 55 minutes or until cream cheese filling is set and, if using a glass dish, the crust is a golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool.
  • 7. Cut into bars and serve with ice cream or whipped cream, if desired.

STREUSEL TOPPED APPLE CHEESECAKE BARS



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Apple cheesecake bars topped with granola streusel are a refreshing twist on the traditional cinnamon and apple crumble cake.

Provided by Inspired Taste

Categories     Dessert

Time 3h30m

Yield 9

Number Of Ingredients 16

9 graham cracker rectangles
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
2 eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
1 1/2 cups chopped apples
1 teaspoon lemon juice
3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
6 tablespoons cold unsalted butter
2/3 cup Cascadian Farm® organic French vanilla almond granola

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F. Lightly grease 8- or 9-inch square pan with butter or cooking spray.
  • In food processor, place graham crackers, granulated sugar and lemon peel. Cover; process until fine crumbs form. Add melted butter. Cover; process until crumbs are evenly moistened. Press mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, wipe food processor bowl with paper towels to remove any crumbs. Add cream cheese, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, 1/4 cup lemon juice and 1/2 cup brown sugar. Cover; process until smooth and creamy. Pour filling over partially baked crust.
  • In small bowl, toss apples with 1 teaspoon lemon juice. Sprinkle over filling.
  • In medium bowl, mix 3/4 cup brown sugar, the flour and cold butter with fork or fingers until crumbly. Stir in granola. Sprinkle over apples and filling.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until topping is lightly browned and center is almost set (center should jiggle only slightly when moved). Cool on cooling rack 1 hour. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or until chilled. Cut into 3 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 Serving

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

APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Make and share this Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars (Cookie Mix) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 3h40m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

17 1/2 ounces betty crocker oatmeal cookie mix
1/2 cup firm butter or 1/2 cup margarine
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
21 ounces 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 250.7, Fat 15.4, SaturatedFat 7.7, Cholesterol 39.8, Sodium 194.9, Carbohydrate 25.9, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 7.7, Protein 3.4

APPLE STREUSEL ICE CREAM



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If you're a fan of apple pie, you'll be sweet on this delicious ice cream. The creamy concoction is flavored with sauteed apple, cinnamon, caramel topping and a homemade streusel mixture. One scoop just isn't enough! -Karen Delgado Shawnee, Kansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 1-1/2 quarts.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons plus 4-1/2 teaspoons cold butter, divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 cup chopped peeled Golden Delicious apple
2 teaspoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
ICE CREAM:
1-1/4 cups milk
3/4 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 jar (12 ounces) caramel ice cream topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. For streusel, combine brown sugar, flour and cinnamon in a bowl; cut in 3 tablespoons butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. , Press into a 9-in. pie plate. Bake 10-12 minutes or until the edges are browned. Cool slightly; break into small pieces. Cool completely., In a small skillet, melt remaining butter. Stir in apple, sugar and cinnamon. Cook 8-10 minutes or until apple is tender; cool., In a large saucepan, heat milk to 175° stir in sugar until dissolved. Cool. In a large bowl, combine milk mixture; cream and vanilla. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight., Fill cylinder of ice cream freezer; freeze according to manufacturer's directions, adding apple mixture during the last 5 minutes of processing. , Spoon a third of the ice cream into a freezer container. Top with a third of the streusel mixture. Drizzle with a third of the caramel topping. Repeat layers once. Top with remaining ice cream. With a spatula, cut through ice cream in several places to gently swirl layers. Cover; freeze overnight. Garnish with the remaining streusel and caramel topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 19g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 142mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

MAKEOVER CREAM CHEESE STREUSEL BARS



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With an oh-so-chocolaty crust, a crispy, crunchy topping and soft cream cheese filling, these delectable bars are over-the-top indulgent. -Janet Coops, Duarte, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup baking cocoa
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) reduced-fat cream cheese
1 can (14 ounces) fat-free sweetened condensed milk
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk together first five ingredients; cut in butter until fine crumbs form (mixture will be powdery). Reserve 1/2 cup mixture for topping. Lightly press remaining mixture into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake just until set, 8-10 minutes., Beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually beat in milk. Add egg and vanilla; beat just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake 15 minutes., Sprinkle reserved topping over filling. Bake until filling is set, 5-10 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 164mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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Tips
- **Soften cream cheese beforehand.** This will make it easier to mix and spread. - **Use high-quality butter.** Real butter will provide the best flavor and texture. - **Don't overmix the streusel topping.** Overmixing will make it tough. - **Chill the bars before serving.** This will help them set and firm up. - **For a more decadent treat, use a cream cheese frosting instead of a glaze.** - **Garnish the bars with fresh fruit, nuts, or a dusting of powdered sugar before serving.** ###
Conclusion
These apple streusel cream cheese bars are an easy and delicious treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a buttery streusel topping and a creamy filling, these bars are sure to please everyone. So next time you're looking for a sweet treat, give these bars a try!

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