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4.3 from 45 votes

Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars

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By: Joanna Cismaru •10/2/22 48 Comments

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These Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars are to die for! We’re talking apple pie, cookies, and cheesecake all rolled into one. Top these bars with some salted caramel for a totally divine cheesecake dessert!

a stack of 3 apple pie cheesecake bars drizzled with salted caramel.
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  • The Best Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars Recipe
  • Why You’ll Love These Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars
  • Ingredients You’ll Need
    • Crust
    • Filling
    • Apples
    • Optional Topping
  • How To Make Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars
    • Prep The Oven And Baking Pan
    • Make The Crust
    • Prepare The Apples
    • Make The Cream Cheese Filling
    • Pour The Filling Over The Crust
    • Bake The Cheesecake
  • What’s The Best Cream Cheese To Use For Cheesecake?
  • Want To Make Your Own Caramel Sauce?
  • What Else Can I Top My Bars With?
  • Storing Leftovers
  • Other Delicious Apple Desserts To Try
  • Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars
    • Ingredients
    • Instructions
    • Equipment
    • Video
    • Notes
    • Nutrition Information
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The Best Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Did I ever tell you that cheesecake is by far my all time favorite dessert? There’s no question about it that when I go into a restaurant and if I have any type of dessert, 99% of the time I will always order cheesecake. I mean there has to be some extraordinary dessert on the menu that catches my eye to make me stray from the norm.

These bars are not really about the salted caramel sauce, these squares are about the cheesecake and the apples. It’s no secret that I also like apple pie, so why not combine two of my favorite desserts together, cheesecake and apple pie?

It’s really no rocket science here. While most apple cheesecake bars call to put the apples and some sort of streusel topping over the top of the bars, here I went against the norm and mixed the apples with the cheesecake together. And why not?

close up shot of two caramel apple pie cheesecake bars covered in caramel sauce stacked on top of one another on a plate

Why You’ll Love These Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars

  • Truly Decadent Dessert! Two delicious desserts combined into one luscious cheesecake bar.
  • Quite Easy To Make! Although there are 3 parts to making this dessert, each part is extremely simple to make.
  • Perfect For Any Occasion! Not only is this cake easy to make any time of the year, since apples are easy to find, but these bars are perfect for a party, a get together, picnics, or even potlucks!

Ingredients You’ll Need

ingredients needed to make apple pie cheesecake bars.

Crust

  • Graham crackers – The main ingredient in our crust and it also offers a great molasses flavor.
  • Butter – Salted or unsalted though I prefer unsalted to control the sodium content of our dessert.
  • Sugar – We want a nice clean flavor, white granulated sugar is your best bet. You can sub this with brown sugar.
  • Spices – Some cinnamon to warm everything up and it pairs nicely with our apples.

Filling

  • Cream cheese – I used 2 packages of whole fat Philadelphia cream cheese. Reduced fat can also be used to cut calories.
  • Sugar – Again granulated sugar is best for this cheesecake recipe.
  • Eggs – Our key binding agent for this cake, eggs will allow it to bake properly.
  • Salt – To season our cake, an important component.

Apples

  • Apples – I used Macintosh apples, however any kind will do! Be sure to slice them thin and bite sized.
  • Spices – Some cinnamon to warm it all up, cinnamon also pairs perfectly with apple.
  • Sugar – We want some white sugar to give us a clean sweetness.

Optional Topping

  • Caramel sauce – You can use store bought like I did to make things a bit easier, or you can make your own! I’ll include directions below for doing exactly that.
  • Sea salt – Some of the nice flaky stuff sprinkled over top.
a stack of 3 apple pie cheesecake bars drizzled with salted caramel.

How To Make Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars

Prep The Oven And Baking Pan

First, you’ll need to preheat your oven to 350°F. Next, spray a 9×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray then line it with parchment paper, so that the parchment paper sticks to the pan. Make sure to leave a 2 inch overlap on the sides, so you can easily pull the bars out.

Make The Crust

process shots showing how to make the crust for apple pie cheesecake bars.

In a medium bowl mix together the melted butter, ½ tsp cinnamon, sugar and the graham cracker crumbs. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press evenly. I find it easier to use the bottom of a measuring cup to press the crumbs down to make a thin layer. Transfer the pan to the preheated oven and bake for 10 minutes.

Prepare The Apples

process shots showing how to make apple pie filling for apple pie cheesecake bars.

In a medium bowl mix together the apples with the sugar and cinnamon.

Make The Cream Cheese Filling

process shots showing how to make cream cheese filling for apple pie cheesecake bars.

To the bowl of your mixer, add the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and pinch of salt. Beat on medium high for at least 5 minutes or until the mixture is smooth. Gently fold in the prepared apples into the cheesecake mixture. You can also use an electric mixer.

Pour The Filling Over The Crust

process shots showing how to pour apple pie cheesecake filling over crust.

Once the crust has baked for 10 minutes, pour the cream cheese filling over it. Level the top off with a spatula.

Bake The Cheesecake

process shots showing how to lift up the apple pie cheesecake and cut it into squares.

Transfer the baking pan to the oven and bake uncovered for about an hour or until the filling is set. You’ll want to let the cheesecake cool completely before slicing it. Once the cake is cooled feel free to slice it into squares. I love to serve mine drizzled with some caramel sauce and sprinkled with some sea salt.

What’s The Best Cream Cheese To Use For Cheesecake?

I prefer using Philadelphia cream cheese because it always makes a super silky cheesecake. However, if you can’t find the Philadelphia brand, use a cream cheese that is full fat for best results.

salted caramel apple pie cheesecake cut into squares

Want To Make Your Own Caramel Sauce?

Well I sure won’t try to stop you! I have a super easy 1 ingredient caramel sauce right here on the blog, just follow the directions listed there to really take this dessert up a notch.

What Else Can I Top My Bars With?

Besides this delicious caramel sauce with sea salt there are other toppings you can add. Here are some suggestions:

  • Whipped cream
  • Chocolate sauce
  • Toasted pecans or walnuts
  • Cinnamon
  • Cocoa Powder

Storing Leftovers

These little apple pie cheesecake bars will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just store in an airtight container or wrap them up tightly before popping them in the fridge.

Cooked cheesecake also freezes really well, just place the bars fully cooled and uncovered on a pan in the freezer and allow to freeze entirely. Remove them and wrap fully in plastic wrap and aluminum foil till ready to eat. This method should ensure the cheesecake bars lasts 3 months.

an apple pie cheesecake bar on a white plate drizzled with salted caramel.

Other Delicious Apple Desserts To Try

  • Apple Crumble
  • Air Fryer Apple Pie Bombs
  • Apple Galette
  • Apple Hand Pies
  • Easy Apple Cake
  • Dutch Apple Pie

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a stack of 3 apple pie cheesecake bars drizzled with salted caramel.
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4.25 from 45 votes

Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars

Prep 30 minutes
Cook 1 hour
Total 1 hour 30 minutes
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These Apple Pie Cheesecake Bars are to die for! We're talking apple pie, cookies, and cheesecake all rolled into one. Top these bars with some salted caramel for a totally divine cheesecake dessert!
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Ingredients

For Crust

  • 6 tablespoons butter (melted)
  • 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tablespoons sugar
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon (ground)

For Cheesecake Filling

  • 16 ounces cream cheese (at room temperature)
  • 3 large eggs
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

For Apples

  • 2 large apples (peeled, cored and sliced in small pieces)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons sugar

Optional Toppings

  • caramel sauce (I used store bought)
  • sea salt

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Instructions 

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×9 baking pan with parchment paper, spray it with cooking spray first so that the parchment paper sticks to the pan. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl mix together the melted butter, 1/2 tsp cinnamon, sugar and the graham cracker crumbs. Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and press evenly. It might be easier to use the bottom of a glass to press the crumbs down to make a thin layer. Bake for 10 minutes.
    process shots showing how to make the crust for apple pie cheesecake bars.
  • In a medium bowl mix together the apples with the sugar and cinnamon.
    process shots showing how to make apple pie filling for apple pie cheesecake bars.
  • To the bowl of your mixer add the cream cheese, sugar, eggs and pinch of salt. Beat on medium high for at least 5 minutes or until the mixture is smooth. Gently fold in the prepared apples into the cheesecake mixture.
    process shots showing how to make cream cheese filling for apple pie cheesecake bars.
  • Pour the cream cheese filling over the crust in the baking pan. Level the top off with a spatula.
    process shots showing how to pour apple pie cheesecake filling over crust.
  • Transfer the baking pan to the oven and bake uncovered for about an hour or until the filling is set. Let the cheesecake cool completely before slicing into it.
    process shots showing how to lift up the apple pie cheesecake and cut it into squares.
  • Once the cake is cooled slice it into squares. Drizzle with caramel sauce and sprinkle with sea salt.

Equipment

  • 9-inch Square Baking Cake Pan
  • Parchment Paper
  • Glass Mixing Bowl Set (3 piece)
  • KitchenAid Classic 4.5 Quart Stand Mixer
  • Keep Calm And Bake On Spatula

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Notes

  1. These little bars will keep in the fridge for up to 5 days. Just store in an airtight container or wrap them up tightly before popping them in.
  2. Cooked cheesecake also freezes really well, just place the bars fully cooled and uncovered on a pan in the freezer and allow to freeze entirely. Remove them and wrap fully in plastic wrap and aluminum foil till ready to eat. This method should ensure the cheesecake bars lasts 3 months.

Nutrition Information

Serving: 1squareCalories: 425kcal (21%)Carbohydrates: 38g (13%)Protein: 7g (14%)Fat: 28g (43%)Saturated Fat: 16g (100%)Polyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 133mg (44%)Sodium: 371mg (16%)Potassium: 179mg (5%)Fiber: 2g (8%)Sugar: 25g (28%)Vitamin A: 1028IU (21%)Vitamin C: 2mg (2%)Calcium: 81mg (8%)Iron: 1mg (6%)
© Author Joanna Cismaru

Notice: Nutrition is auto-calculated for your convenience. Where relevant, we recommend using your own nutrition calculations.

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Bella I
Bella I
Posted: 1 year ago

Could I substitute the filling for a store bought Apple pie filling? Thank you so much!

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Jo Cooks Team AMJ
Jo Cooks Team AMJ
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Posted: 1 year ago

HI Bella,

Yes, of course you can. Let us know how it turns out!

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Knave family
Knave family
Posted: 2 years ago

Hi Joanna, your peach cobbler was sooo great that we have made it at least 4 times since then. And now your Apple Pie. My 8 y.o. daughter saw the pictures of it on the Instagram and just couldn’t wait to taste it. Your Apple Pie is 👍🏻! Thank you for your recipe! Knabes from Bavaria ❤

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 2 years ago

I’m so happy to hear you guys enjoyed the recipes. 🙂 Keep cooking and baking!

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Knabes family
Knabes family
Reply to  Joanna Cismaru
Posted: 2 years ago

Thank you! ❤ Your pie tastes even more delicious on the next day. We also tried Biscoff butter instead of caramel and it was good, too! 👍🏻 My daughter checks your account every day to see if you cooked something great again 😂

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Jean T
Jean T
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Posted: 3 months ago

I want to make this but in a 9×13 pan, what would the measurements be for that?

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Jean T
Posted: 3 months ago

If you hover over the number of servings in the recipe card and change it to 12 let’s say for a 9×13 inch pan, the amounts in the recipe card will change automatically to what you’ll need.

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Kimi
Kimi
Posted: 2 years ago

Hi , I Noticed in the comments before the recipe you mention vanilla for the filling. However I didn’t see it in the ingredients. Could you clarify please. Thanks 😊

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Kimi
Posted: 2 years ago

Sorry about that, there’s no vanilla, fixed it.

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peggy Stoltz
peggy Stoltz
Posted: 4 years ago

5 stars
Would I have to triple the recipe for a jellyroll pan?

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Nicole Beaulieu
Nicole Beaulieu
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Posted: 4 years ago

You’ll be alright just doubling the recipe!

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Christena Thibodeau
Christena Thibodeau
Posted: 5 years ago

Do you put the caramel sauce in the pan after slicing it or on each individual serving?

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Christena Thibodeau
Posted: 5 years ago

Either will work, but I put it on each cheesecake bar individually.

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Gabriella
Gabriella
Posted: 5 years ago

What is the bake time if using a 9×13 inch pan?

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Valerie
Valerie
Posted: 5 years ago

Hi can you use can apples

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Valerie
Posted: 5 years ago

Sure, I would drain them first if needed.

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Valerie Buck
Valerie Buck
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Posted: 5 years ago

Thank you

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Doris
Doris
Posted: 5 years ago

What is the alternative for graham cracker?

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Jade
Jade
Posted: 6 years ago

Thinking of making these for Thanksgiving. Could they be made a day or two before, frozen, then thawed in time to eat for dessert? Would it change the consistency?

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Fenne Kieken
Fenne Kieken
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Posted: 6 years ago

They certainly could be made a day or two before. You could freeze them although refrigerating for a day or two should be fine if you put them in a covered container. Consistency may change a bit as they would be a bit firmer so you could put them out a bit early to soften them up a bit. They are so yummy!

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Tricia
Tricia
Posted: 6 years ago

4 stars
I just made this they are yummy but can taste the eggs a little bit. Next time I make these I will try it with just using yolks only.

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Christina
Christina
Posted: 6 years ago

3 stars
I made these tonight, they look okay, but you can really taste the egg. I followed the recipe to a T. just not too sure about this.

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Debra Reaves
Debra Reaves
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Posted: 5 years ago

Most cheesecake fillings with 16 oz of cream cheese use 2 eggs.

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Kathy
Kathy
Posted: 7 years ago

5 stars
I have now read the recipe and now I would love to try them because they look so good and to die for I have to go to the store and get the ingredients for it then I’m going to come back and make it not today but maybe next week yum yum yum

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Kathy
Posted: 7 years ago

Hope you like it!

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Sara
Sara
Posted: 7 years ago

Hi jo
Can I use dijestive biscuits instead of graham cracker or something else?

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Reply to  Sara
Posted: 7 years ago

Absolutely! Hope you try this recipe, it’s one of my favorites, so good!

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Andrea
Andrea
Posted: 7 years ago

So I followed the instructions and baked it for an hour. The top was very brown. This is my first baked cheesecake I have made. What went wrong?

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GinaB
GinaB
Reply to  Andrea
Posted: 5 years ago

I realize that I’m replying to an old comment but for someone else that might fear this as a problem: The recipe says total cook time is an hour because you bake the crust for 10 minutes, THEN add the filling and cook it for another 50 minutes. It is not bake for an hour with the cheesecake filling in it.

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Karen
Karen
Posted: 7 years ago

What kind of apples did you use? or does it not matter?

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Joanna Cismaru
Joanna Cismaru
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Posted: 7 years ago

I used golden delicious apples but it doesn’t matter.

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Karen
Karen
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Posted: 7 years ago

Okay, thank you 🙂

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