Description
Indulge in these delicious Gluten-Free Apple Cheesecake Bars, a perfect dessert for any occasion. Creamy cheesecake on a gluten-free graham cracker crust topped with spiced apples – a delightful treat!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Topping:
- 2 medium apples, peeled and finely diced
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup gluten-free old-fashioned oats (optional for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust: Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into pan, then bake for 8 minutes.
- Prepare the Cheesecake: Beat cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, sour cream, eggs, and vanilla. Pour over crust.
- Add the Apple Topping: Toss apples with lemon juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spread over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake: Bake for 30-35 minutes until set. Cool, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
Notes
- Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra sweetness.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
