Apple Streusel Cheesecake Bars

I wasn't sure quite how soft the cream cheese filling needed to be so I went with what I had. At first it was pulling up the partially-baked crust, but as the cream cheese sat on the warm crust it started softening and spread much better. For anyone wondering like I was, the consistency should be similar to cake icing - easily spreadable.

That's awesome! Thanks!

Hi! You can make the oatmeal cookie mix from scratch using a recipe like this one: http://www.tablespoon.com/recipes/oatmeal-raisin-cookies-recipe/1/. Be sure to only add the dry ingredients from the cookie recipe since the wet ingredients (butter, vanilla extract, and egg) are already included in the cheesecake bars. :)

In Australia we don't have the oatmeal mix, what could I use instead?

This has been a huge hit every time I've made it. It's one of the most requested dishes for family gatherings and goodie days at work! I've even played around with it a bit and had other fruit and spice combos that have been great- peaches with nutmeg and cinnamon; cherries with mint and a hint of cayenne pepper; and blackberries with cumin. You have to tweak the amounts added, but when you get it just right, it's delicious!

Thank you so much for the clarification on the butter! I appreciate it! It's in the oven cooking right now :)

Use unsalted butter. It'll make the recipe just a bit sweeter. :) If you only have unsalted, however, it won't ruin the recipe.

This may be a dumb question, but is the butter that is used salted or unsalted?

Hi! Baked goods usually go stale within a few days. However, by storing the bars in the freezer, you can extend the shelf life by up to 1 month.

does anyone know if you can make ahead and freeze? or how many days its good for?

already sounds like a favorite!

This is a must for the holidays

you can alao add chopped walnuts

I've made this recipe several times, and everyone loves it. We had a dessert contest at work and I made this. It came in FIRST place. The only thing I do different is double the filling so it can be thicker.

Hi Anon - Pie filling is available in cans and jars in the baking aisle of many grocery stores. If you make a really great homemade apple pie filling, feel free to swap out the canned variety. Sounds yum!

are people making their own pie filling or buying it, because ive never seen pie filling in a can before!

What is the secret to print out recipes from Tablespoon? When I try all I get is the name of the recipes then on down the page directions, not the ingredients or the directions. Help

I made these last week and shared them with my best friend's family. They were a big hit. Except I had a problem of not having enough oatmeal mix for the top. I would specify the pan size if I were you. To solve my problem on the top, I just added more walnuts. It tasted really good, though. Thanks for contributing the recipe!

This sounds delicious . I think I am going to make it for our family reunion that is coming up.

Well I have to say these were probably one of the best things I have ever made. They were simply delicious. Everyone just lived them and was asked by family members to keep it in out dessert rotation. If you are just thinking about making these.... Do yourself a favor and make them. You will not regret it.

delish! i used two bags of cookie mix though...one didnt really leave enough for the topping.

Made these for a church pot-luck & everybody raved, Made the first batch using jarred caramel sauce to drizzle over the cooled bars-soft yet good- but after that used caramel hard candies MELTED to drizzle cooled bars . Liked it much better. Yummy

these are INCREDIBLE!!! I don't know what else to say.

I made this yesterday, and it was amazing. I did a bit of tweaking to my taste though. I added more vanilla to the cream cheese mixture and had an extra bag of the oatmeal cookies for the crumble top. :P Love it all the same!

to find the directions, you have to click on the directions tab, next to the indredients tab, above or also below the ingredient list. it took me a while to figure it out too ;)

Yummmmmmy!!!!!!!

I have mine in the oven and The kids can't wait.

TO DIE FOR!!!

Where are the directions....

this would be good with cherries and strawberries!

Making tonight

Any combo of fruit/nuts/granolas/or cranberries wud make this a very versatile dessert...

sounds great

These are very good.

This is cooling right now, can't wait to eat it, though next time I will make it in a 9x9 pan to make the layers a tad thicker.

Everyone Loved It! Makes you feel fuzzy inside. hehe =)

That was a hit! I made these for a party with friends. Everyone was astonished with the taste and like it!

i'll be trying this on my next baking day!

Great recipe, however, needs at least another bar of cream cheese as the 'cheese cake' part is rather thin... (could use a bit more of the apple mixture, too, as that was also sparse)

Total hit! Easy to make, not too many ingredients and delicious! I will definitely be making this again! I wasn't sure if I'd like the apples in it, but the apples were actually a small ratio compared to the crumble and cheesecake parts so it was the perfect mixture!

I made these for a family function and they were a hit. Very easy to make and delicious!

This is probably the best dessert I have had in a long time. Very easy to make and my husband just raves about it.

Great and easy recipe. Takes no time at all and taste's delicious. Pour a little Carmel on top and make them Carmel Apple!

This is one of my favorite Betty Crocker recipes! My husband and brother-in-law request that I make these for all of our family functions.