Apple Cider Cheesecake Bars with Oat Crumble

Creamy cheesecake bars infused with apple cider and topped with a crunchy oat crumble. A perfect comforting dessert after a hearty meal, especially Jersey Beef Stew.

Prep Time

20 minutes

Total Time

55 minutes

Calories

375 kcal

Difficulty

Easy

Equipment

4 items

Cost

£0.56/serving

Season:

🍂 Autumn

Meal Type:

Dinner•Snack•Dessert

Cuisine:

Jersey•British

Main Ingredient:

Beef

Mood:

Comfort Food•Healthy

Ingredients

Servings

1cupAll-purpose flour

£0.20

0.5cupRolled oats

£0.15

0.3cupBrown sugar(Packed)

£0.12

0.3cupGranulated sugar

£0.10

0.3teaspoonSalt

0.5cupUnsalted butter(Cold, cut into cubes)

£0.75

8ozCream cheese(Softened)

£2.50

0.5cupApple cider(Reduced to 2 tablespoons)

£0.50

1Egg

£0.30

1teaspoonVanilla extract

£0.25

0.5teaspoonGround cinnamon

£0.05

2tablespoonsPowdered Sugar(Optional, for dusting)

£0.10

Total Cost

£5.02

£0.56 per serving

Instructions

1.
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line an 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
2.
**Make the Oat Crumble:** In a medium bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, brown sugar, 1 tablespoon of the granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3.
**Make the Apple Cider Reduction:** In a small saucepan, bring apple cider to a boil. Reduce heat to medium and simmer until reduced to about 2 tablespoons. This will concentrate the apple cider flavor.
4.
**Make the Cheesecake Filling:** In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and remaining granulated sugar (3 tablespoons) until smooth and creamy. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract until just combined. Stir in the reduced apple cider and cinnamon.
5.
**Assemble and Bake:** Press half of the oat crumble mixture into the prepared baking pan to form a crust. Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust. Sprinkle the remaining oat crumble mixture evenly over the cheesecake filling.
6.
Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the center is almost set (it should still have a slight jiggle).
7.
Let cool completely in the pan before refrigerating for at least 2 hours to allow the cheesecake to set fully.
8.
Lift the cheesecake bars out of the pan using the parchment paper overhang. Cut into bars and dust with powdered sugar, if desired. Serve chilled.

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Nutrition Information

Nutrition per serving (90g)

375 kcal / 1569 kJ

Carbs

42g

16% of RDA

Fat

21g

30% of RDA

Protein

10% of RDA

Detailed Breakdown

Fibre

2 g

7% of RDA

Sugar

22 g

24% of RDA

Sodium

175 mg

8% of RDA

Saturated Fat

13 g

65% of RDA

Chef's Tips

For a richer flavor, use dark brown sugar in the crumble.

Don't overbake the cheesecake, or it will crack. It should still be slightly jiggly in the center when you take it out of the oven.

The apple cider reduction is crucial for a concentrated apple flavor. Don't skip this step!

Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent treat.

Cooking Equipment

Oven

8x8 inch baking pan

Mixing bowls

Electric mixer (optional)

Wine Pairings

No wine pairing suggestions available for this recipe.

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