Apple Cream Cheese Breakfast Bars Recipe

Name: Apple Cream Cheese Breakfast Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix; 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 12 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1/2 cup half-and-half; 2 teaspoons vanilla; 1/3 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 fresh lemon zest; 2 1/2 cups sliced apples (2 Granny smith apples); 1/2 cup sliced almonds

Servings: persons

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup half-and-half
2 teaspoons vanilla
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 fresh lemon zest
2 1/2 cups sliced apples (2 Granny smith apples)
1/2 cup sliced almonds

1
Preheat oven to 350. Combine cake mix and 1/4 tsp lemon peel in a large bowl, reserving 1/2 cup of the mixture; set aside.
2
Add butter to remaining mixture and beat with electric mixer at low speed until crumbly.
3
Press mixture onto bottom and up sides of ungreased 13x9 inch baking pan. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly browned.
4
Beat cream cheese and reserved 1/2 cup cake mix in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended.
5
Gradually add 1/2 cup of sugar, beating until creamy. Add eggs one at a time mixing well after each addition.
6
Blend in half and half and vanilla, pour into baked crust.
7
Combine 1/3 cup sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and remaining 1/4 tsp lemon peel in large bowl; add apples. Gently toss until evenly coated.
8
Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese batter, sprinkle with almonds.
9
Bake 30 to 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool completely on wire rack and then cut into bars.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix, 1/4 teaspoon fresh lemon zest, 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, 12 ounces cream cheese, softened, and more.

Yes, Apple Cream Cheese Breakfast Bars falls under the Breakfast category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Apple Cream Cheese Breakfast Bars

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