DUTCH APPLE PIE CHEESECAKE BARS, IF YOU LIKED IT SAY HELLO

• Preheat oven to 325F.
• LIghtly grease a 9-inch square pan. Line with parchment paper(optional).

Graham Cracker Crust

• Combine the melted butter and crust mix in a small bowl and stir untill uniform.
• Press the crumbs into the bottom of the prepared pan forming an even layer.
• Bake for 14 minuutes. Remove from oven when done.

Cheesecake Layer

• Beat cream cheese and filling mix until smooth. Add eggs, one a time, mixing until combined. Scrape down mixing bowl as needed.
• Pour the cheesecake over the hot crust.

Apple Pie Layer

• Toss chopped apples with sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg in a medium size bowl. Make sure apples are thoroughly coated.
• Evenly spoon the apples on top of the cheesecake layer.

Streusel Topping

• Add all of the streusel ingredients into a food processor and pulse until the largest pieces are the size of a pea or smaller.
• Carefully spread the streusel layer over the top of the apples making sure it gets in and around the apple pie layer.
• Bake for 30 to 35 minutes or until topping is golden brown and only the center of the pan wiggles when it is gently shaken.’
• Let bars cool at room temperature for one hour. Transfer to the refrigerator and chill for at least 3 hours (or overnight) before cutting squares and serving.
• Top with caramel sauce if desired.