Apple Cheesecake Danish Bars Recipe
These Apple Cheesecake Danish Bars are the perfect combination of flaky pastry, creamy cheesecake, sweet apple filling, and a buttery streusel topping. Ideal for breakfast, dessert, or a special occasion, they offer a sweet and satisfying treat that will impress everyone who tries them!
Ingredients:
For the Pastry:
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ice water
For the Cheesecake Layer:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Apple Filling:
- 2 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup water
For the Streusel Topping:
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed