We’re starting this year’s Pi Week off strong with a pie-inspired dessert: Apple Pie Cheesecake Brownies. The brownie base is chewy and snickerdoodle-like, topped with a creamy cheesecake layer swirled with caramelized apples. These brownies are basically elevated bite-sized apple pies, and we can’t wait for you to try them!
Be sure to comment below or tag us on social media if you’ve tried this recipe! We’d love to hear about any new mix-in combos you’ve tried!
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From the TREAT$ kitchen
Apple Pie Cheesecake Brownies
Yield
Yields 9 brownies.
Ingredients
Equipment
- 8 x 8 brownie pan
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Whisk
- Rubber spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Cooling rack
Instructions
- Make Brownie Base – In a skillet over medium heat:
- Melt ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter. Add apples, brown 1 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, and Pinch nutmeg.
- Cook 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Mix 1 teaspoon cornstarch and 1 tablespoon water. Stir into apples.
- Cook 1–2 minutes until thickened. (If mixture looks loose, cook another minute. It should be jammy, not watery.)
- Remove from heat and cool completely.
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Line 8×8 pan with parchment.
- In one bowl, whisk together the melted butter, sugar, 2 large eggs, vanilla.
- Stir in ¾ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ teaspoon salt, cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon cream of tartar.
- Mix just until combined then spread evenly into pan.
- Make Cheesecake Layer – Beat cream cheese until smooth.
- Add sugar, 1 egg yolk, vanilla, and 1 tablespoon sour cream.
- Mix until creamy and lump-free.
- Spread evenly over brownie batter.
- Drop spoonfuls of cooled apple mixture across the cheesecake layer. Use a butter knife to swirl gently in figure-8 motions. Do not overmix.
- OPTIONAL: Lightly sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top (1 tbsp sugar + pinch cinnamon).
- Bake 38–42 minutes until edges set and the center is slightly jiggly but not wet. If top browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil.
- Cool at room temp at least 2 hours.
- For clean slices: Refrigerate 1–2 hours before cutting.
- Use a sharp knife and wipe between cuts.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Use any apples to your liking we used leftover apples we had: 1 granny smith and 1 honey crisp
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