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Absolutely! Once sliced, place the slices on a baking sheet. Freeze them for 1-2 hours. Wrap each slice in plastic wrap twice and then transfer them to a freezer-friendly bag or container. Freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw them in the fridge overnight or set them on the counter for 15-20 minutes until fully thawed.
Preheat your oven and line a baking dish with parchment paper. Add the crust ingredients to the food processor. Create a fine mixture.
Transfer the pecan mixture to the prepared baking dish and press it down evenly to create the crust. Don’t go up the sides.
Beat the filling ingredients in a large bowl until you get a smooth mixture. It shouldn’t have lumps in it.
Pour the cheesecake mixture over the pecan crust and spread evenly. Bake until the cheesecake is set. Then set aside to cool.
Add apples to a pan and cook them until softened. Then add cinnamon, nutmeg, maple syrup, and pecans. Remove from heat and let cool.
Evenly spread the apple mixture over the fully cooled cheesecake bars.
Place the cheesecake bars in the fridge for at least 1 hour to let them set. Slice, serve, and enjoy.