Cheese Apple Squares
Cheese Apple Squares are the perfect marriage of sweet and savory, combining tender chunks of juicy apples with the sharp, creamy bite of grated cheddar cheese in every bite. Baked to golden perfection with a hint of ground cinnamon, these easy-to-make dessert bars boast a soft, cake-like texture and an irresistible blend of flavors. Whether served warm with a dusting of powdered sugar or cooled for a grab-and-go snack, these delightful squares are ideal for fall gatherings, afternoon tea, or a unique holiday treat. Ready in just 45 minutes, including prep time, this recipe makes 9 generously sized servings and is sure to be a crowd-pleaser for all ages.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cups Granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 0.25 teaspoons Salt
- 0.5 cups Unsalted butter
- 1 large Egg
- 0.25 cups Milk
- 1 cups Grated cheddar cheese
- 2 medium Apples (peeled, cored, and diced)
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons Powdered sugar (optional, for dusting)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt.
Using a pastry blender or your fingers, cut the butter into the dry ingredients until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and milk. Add this wet mixture to the dry ingredients, stirring gently until just combined.
Fold in the grated cheddar cheese and diced apples, ensuring they are evenly distributed.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan. Sprinkle the top with ground cinnamon for added flavor.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Let the cheese apple squares cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then use the parchment overhangs to lift them out onto a wire rack to cool completely.
Once cooled, cut the squares into 9 equal pieces. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2237 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 95.5 g | 122% | |
| Saturated Fat | 55.2 g | 276% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 469 mg | 156% | |
| Sodium | 1906 mg | 83% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 305.0 g | 111% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 148.5 g | ||
| Protein | 56.6 g | 113% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.6 mcg | 13% | |
| Calcium | 970 mg | 75% | |
| Iron | 10.5 mg | 58% | |
| Potassium | 817 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
