Indulge in these heavenly squares that marry the warm, spiced flavor of apple crumble with the creamy richness of cheesecake.
For the Crumble:
- 100g cake flour
- 100g almond flour
- 75g granulated sugar
- 75g butter, softened
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 175g cream cheese, softened
- 1 egg
- 100g heavy cream
- 40g granulated sugar
- 15g cake flour
For the Apple Filling:
- 250g apples, peeled and chopped
- 50g granulated sugar
- 10g fresh lemon juice
- 2g (about 1/2 tsp) ground cinnamon
Instructions:
- Begin with the crumble. In a bowl, combine cake flour, almond flour, sugar, and butter. Rub the ingredients between your fingers until a crumbly mixture forms. Refrigerate this while you prepare the other components.
- For the apple filling, place the chopped apples, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon in a saucepan. Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally, until the apples are tender and the mixture thickens. Set aside to cool.
- In a mixing bowl, fluff the softened cream cheese with a hand mixer. Gradually add the sugar, continuing to mix. Beat in the egg until well incorporated. Sift in the cake flour, then stir in the heavy cream until the mixture is smooth and thick.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
- Take the crumble out of the fridge. Press half of it into the bottom of the pan, forming a firm base for your bars.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crumble base, smoothing it out into an even layer.
- Spoon the cooled apple mixture on top of the cheesecake layer, spreading it out.
- Crumble the remaining crumble mixture over the apples.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 45 minutes or until the cheesecake is set and the top crumble is lightly golden.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares. These Apple Crumble Cheesecake Bars combine the comforting flavors of autumn with the indulgence of a creamy cheesecake, making them a perfect treat for any occasion. Enjoy!
