Apple & Raisin Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Name: Apple & Raisin Cheesecake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Crust; 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats; 3/4 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 1/4 cup granulated sugar; 3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature; Filling; 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature; 2 large eggs; 1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus; 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided; 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract; 1 granny smith apple, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup); 1/2 cup golden raisin; 1 teaspoon almond extract; 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

Servings: persons

Crust
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1/4 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
Filling
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, room temperature
2 large eggs
1/2 cup granulated sugar, plus
2 tablespoons granulated sugar, divided
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1 granny smith apple, coarsely chopped (about 1 cup)
1/2 cup golden raisin
1 teaspoon almond extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 13x9 inch baking pan.
2
Crust: In a medium bowl, combine oats, flour, brown sugar, and granulated sugar; whisk together to mix. With a pastry blender or two knives, cut butter into the flour mixture until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. RESERVE 1 cup mixture.
3
Press remaining mixture evenly into the baking pan. Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until firm but not browned. Remove from oven.
4
Filling: Prepare filling while crust is baking. In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, eggs, 1/2 cup sugar, and vanilla; beat together until mixture appears light and fluffy. Spread cream cheese mixture over the still warm baked crust.
5
In a medium bowl, combine chopped apple, raisins, and almond extract; stir until mixed. Add 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice; mix well.
6
Spread the apple mixture evenly over the cream cheese mixture.
7
Sprinkle the reserved oat mixture evenly over the top.
8
Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until the top is a light golden brown. Leave cookie in the pan to cool; place baking pan on wire rack to cool. Cut into 2 inch bars.
9
Cover bars and refrigerate until ready to serve.

1065

kcal

Calories

Fat

119

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Crust, 1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats, 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Apple & Raisin Cheesecake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Apple & Raisin Cheesecake Bars

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