APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS

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.

APPLE STREUSEL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°. Mix flour, cracker crumbs, oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar and sugar. Stir in butter. Reserve 1 cup crumb mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. pan. Bake until set, 8-10 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., Mix apples, spices and remaining brown sugar. Spread over crust; sprinkle with reserved topping. Bake until apples are tender, 30-35 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack., Mix confectioners' sugar and milk; drizzle over top. Cut into bars.

CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE BARS WITH STREUSEL TOPPING RECIPE

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar.
• Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two forks 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 with an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.
• Then add eggs, one at a time, and vanilla.
• Stir to combine.
• Pour over warm crust.
• In a small bowl, stir together the chopped apples, 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.
• MAKE STRUSEL TOPPING:.
• In a small bowl, combine all ingredients.

APPLE SUGAR COOKIE STREUSEL BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 375°F. Spray bottom and sides of 9-inch square pan with cooking spray.
• In large bowl, place cookie mix. Cut in butter, using pastry blender or fork, until mixture is crumbly (do not overmix).
• Reserve 1 1/2 cups cookie mixture for topping; set aside. Press remaining mixture in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
• In small bowl, mix pie filling and cinnamon until well blended. Spread on top of partially baked crust. Sprinkle with reserved 1 1/2 cups cookie mixture.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool completely, about 4 hours. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

APPLE-BERRY STREUSEL BARS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine 2-1/2 cups flour, oats, sugar, baking powder and cinnamon. Beat in butter just until moistened. Set aside 2 cups for topping. , Pat remaining oat mixture into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Bake at 375° for 15 minutes., In a large bowl, toss apples with remaining flour; stir in the preserves. Spread over hot crust to within 1/2 in. of edges. Combine nuts and reserved oat mixture; sprinkle over fruit mixture. , Bake 30-35 minutes longer or until lightly browned. Cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

APPLE PIE STREUSEL BARS

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 °. Crust: Combine flour, sugar, salt, and baking powder in a medium bowl. Cut in butter (you can use a blender, pastry blender, forks, etc) until you have pea sized crumbles. Gently mix in beaten egg.
• 2. Spray an 8x8 baking dish with cooking spray. Gently press about 2/3 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the dish. Set aside.
• 3. Filling: In a large bowl combine sliced apples, flour, sugar, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Toss to combine, until apples are well coated. Spread apples onto crumb pastry crust. Sprinkle reserved crust mixture evenly over the top of the apples slices. Bake for 45-55 minutes.
• 4. If doing glaze cool cake completely. Glaze: In a small bowl whisk together powdered sugar, extract, and enough milk to reach desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over cooled bars and allow to harden.

APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS

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

STREUSEL TOPPED APPLE CHEESECAKE BARS

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.

GLUTEN-FREE APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• Place cake 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, 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.

APPLE STREUSEL CREAM CHEESE BARS

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.

APPLE CINNAMON STREUSEL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F
• Butter a nonstick square about 10 inches square, or blouse with foil.
• Combine together the graham cracker crumbs, flour, brown sugar, sugar and cinnamon in large bowl.
• Add melted butter and mix with fork until all the mixture is moist.
• Reserve 1 1/4 cups of this mixture into a bowl and squeeze the rest at the bottom of prepared pan.
• Spoon the apples into small pieces on the bottom of cookies.
• Sprinkle then 1 1/4 cups of reserved dough over apples, like a crumble.
• Bake for 30-40 minutes or until apples are tender and the streusel, lightly browned.
• Remove from oven and let cool completely.
• Combine the milk and then the powdered sugar in a small bowl and mix with a spoon until well blended.
• Decorate the bar, dropping the icing on the mesh surface.
• Cut into bars and serve at room temperature.
• Store bars in an airtight container.

CINNAMONY APPLE STREUSEL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Grease 13×9-inch baking pan.
• Combine flour, graham cracker crumbs, 1/2 cup brown sugar, melted butter, granulated sugar and cinnamon in large bowl until well blended; reserve 1 cup crumb mixture.
• Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of prepared pan. Bake 8 minutes. Remove from oven; set aside.
• Toss remaining 1/4 cup brown sugar with apples in medium bowl until sugar is dissolved; spoon apples over baked crust.
• Sprinkle reserved 1 cup crumb mixture over filling.
• Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until apples are tender. Remove pan to wire rack; cool completely.
• Drizzle with Glaze. Let stand until set. Cut into bars.

APPLE STREUSEL DESSERT BARS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. 2 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. 3 Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. 4 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. 5 Bake 35 to 40 minutes longer or until light golden brown. Cool about 30 minutes. Refrigerate to chill, about 2 hours. Drizzle with caramel topping before serving if desired. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS

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.

APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• Heat oven to 350ºF.
• Mix cookie crumbs, butter and 4 oz. cream cheese with mixer until blended. Reserve 1-1/4 cups crumb mixture; press remaining onto bottom of 13x9-inch pan sprayed with cooking spray. Bake 10 min.; cool.
• Beat remaining cream cheese, sugar, eggs and vanilla until blended. Spread over crust; top with pie filling. Combine nuts and reserved crumb mixture; sprinkle over pie filling.
• Bake 30 to 32 min. or until edges are lightly browned.

APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS

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.

APPLE STREUSEL CHEESECAKE BARS

Steps:

• 1. Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
• 2. Place cookie mix in large bowl. with pastry blender or fork, cut in butter until mixture is crumbly and coarse. Reserve 2 cups crumb mixture; press remaining crumbs in bottom of pan. Bake 10 minutes.
• 3. Meanwhile, in large bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, flour, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.
• 4. 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.
• 5. 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.

APPLE STREUSEL BARS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a 13x9-inch pan with aluminum foil, leaving some excess to overhang. Spray foil lightly with nonstick spray. Make the crust: In a medium mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Stir with a whisk. Using a pastry cutter or fork, cut in the butter until mixture resembles damp sand. Set aside 1 1/4 cups of the dough the topping. Press the remaining dough firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes. Make the filling: While the crust is baking, add apples and lemon juice to a large mixing bowl. Stir to coat. Add the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Stir to combine. Pour the filling over the warm crust and spread into an even layer. Make the topping: Add the brown sugar, oats, and pecans to the reserved flour mixture. Stir to combine. Sprinkle the topping over the filling. Bake for 30 minutes. Cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Remove from pan by foil overhang. Cut into squares.