Creamy Apple Squares
Indulge in the perfect fusion of warm seasonal flavors and creamy decadence with these irresistible Creamy Apple Squares! This dessert masterpiece starts with a buttery, crumbly crust that’s layered with a luscious cream cheese and sour cream filling. Topped with tender, cinnamon-spiced apple slices sweetened with brown sugar and kissed with a hint of lemon, every bite is a dreamy blend of textures and tastes. These creamy apple bars are baked to perfection, chilled for a velvety finish, and sliced into easy-to-serve squares, making them ideal for fall gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy treat at home. With a quick prep time and simple ingredients, this dessert is both elegant and effortless, ensuring it will be a crowd-pleaser every time. Perfectly fall-inspired and utterly delicious, these creamy bars are destined to become a seasonal favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.75 cups unsalted butter
- 0.5 cups granulated sugar
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 0.5 cups sour cream
- 0.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 cups apples, peeled and thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9-inch baking pan and line it with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy lifting.
In a medium bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and unsalted butter using your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
Bake the crust in the preheated oven for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let it cool slightly.
While the crust cools, prepare the creamy filling. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with powdered sugar until smooth. Add the sour cream, vanilla extract, and eggs, and mix until completely combined.
Pour the creamy filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
In another bowl, toss the sliced apples with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, cornstarch, and lemon juice until well coated.
Evenly distribute the spiced apple mixture over the creamy filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the center is set and the apples are tender.
Remove from the oven and let the pan cool to room temperature. Then refrigerate for at least 2-3 hours, or until fully chilled and set.
Once chilled, use the parchment overhang to lift the dessert out of the pan. Slice into squares and serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
353 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 21.5 g | 28% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.1 g | 66% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 89 mg | 30% | |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 37.2 g | 14% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.3 g | 5% | |
| Total Sugars | 23.1 g | ||
| Protein | 4.3 g | 9% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 50 mg | 4% | |
| Iron | 1.0 mg | 5% | |
| Potassium | 99 mg | 2% | |
*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.
