Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars

 Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars 

These are so good!  The perfect fall dessert!


Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars 

Preheat oven to 350 degrees

3 large apples, peeled and sliced (Fuji or Gala)

1 teaspoon brown sugar

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) oatmeal cookie mix

1/2 cup butter

2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened

1/2 cup sugar

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 egg

Spray bottom and sides of 13 x 9-inch pan with cooking spray.  In medium bowl, mix sliced apples with cinnamon and brown sugar.  Set aside to allow the flavors to meld together.

Place cookie mix in large bowl. With a 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, granulated sugar, flour, vanilla and egg with electric mixer on medium speed until smooth.

Spread cream cheese mixture evenly over partially baked crust.  Next layer the cinnamon sugar coated apples evenly over the cream cheese.  Finally, 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. To cut the bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

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