# What You’ll Need:
→ Crust
01 - 1 cup all-purpose flour
02 - 0.25 cup granulated sugar
03 - 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
04 - 0.25 teaspoon salt
→ Cheesecake Layer
05 - 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
06 - 0.25 cup granulated sugar
07 - 1 large egg
08 - 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Apple Filling
09 - 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced
10 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
12 - 0.25 teaspoon ground nutmeg
13 - 1 teaspoon lemon juice
→ Crisp Topping
14 - 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
15 - 0.33 cup rolled oats
16 - 0.33 cup brown sugar
17 - 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
18 - 0.25 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
# Step-by-Step Guide:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
02 - Combine flour, granulated sugar, melted butter, and salt in a medium bowl until crumbly. Press mixture evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
03 - Beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add egg and vanilla extract; mix until just combined. Spread evenly over the slightly cooled crust.
04 - Toss diced apples with brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice until coated. Spread evenly over the cheesecake layer.
05 - Combine flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Add cold cubed butter and blend with fingers or pastry blender until coarse crumbs form. Sprinkle over apple layer.
06 - Bake for 35 to 40 minutes, until topping is golden and center is set.
07 - Allow to cool completely in pan. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before removing and slicing into bars.
