Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup butter (melted)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 medium apples (peeled, cored, and chopped (about 3 cup(I used 2-Granny Smith and 1-Honeycrisp.))
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese (softened)
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon (plus extra to garnish)

Instruction

  • Begin by preheating your oven to 350 degrees Then, line a 13x9-inch baking pan with foil. Coat the foil with baking spray.
  • In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Pat the crumb mixture into the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes; then cool on a wire rack.
  • While the crust cools, prepare the filling by cooking the chopped apples in butter in a large skillet. Cook for 8-10 minutes or until the apples are tender. Allow the filling to cool.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the eggs, vanilla, and cinnamon. Then gently fold in the apples. Pour this filling over the crust.
  • Bake 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Let the cheesecake bars to cool on a wire rack for at least one hour. Then cover them and refrigerate for 3-4 more hours before serving.
  • The foil can be used to lift the bars from the pan. After cutting the bars, sprinkle with a little cinnamon to garnish.