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Apple Cheesecake Bars with Crescent Rolls

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Make these simple apple cheesecake bars using pre-made crescent roll dough for a quick, comforting dessert. This recipe delivers a flaky crust, a creamy filling, and a sweet apple topping.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package crescent roll dough
  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 cups sliced apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • Optional: Powdered sugar for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
  2. Unroll the crescent roll dough and press it into the bottom of the prepared pan, sealing any perforations to form a solid crust.
  3. In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  4. Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the crescent roll crust.
  5. In a separate small bowl, toss the sliced apples with the brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg until the apples are coated.
  6. Arrange the spiced apple slices evenly over the cream cheese layer.
  7. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges of the crust are golden brown and the cheesecake layer is set.
  8. Remove the pan from the oven and let the bars cool completely on a wire rack before slicing. This cooling time is important for the filling to set properly.
  9. Dust with powdered sugar before serving, if desired.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use a mix of sweet and tart apples.
  • If you want a caramel drizzle, warm up store-bought caramel sauce and pour it over the cooled bars.
  • Do not skip the cooling time; the cheesecake layer firms up as it cools.
  • You can substitute pre-made apple pie filling for the fresh apples and spices if you need an even faster shortcut.

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