Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of tender baked apples and creamy cheesecake filling with this scrumptious recipe for Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples! A perfect balance of sweetness and warmth, these baked apples make for a cozy dessert that’s both comforting and elegant. Serve them warm with a drizzle of caramel or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an irresistible treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work great)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ cup crushed graham crackers
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Caramel sauce (for drizzling)
- Whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core the apples, creating a cavity for the filling. Leave the bottoms intact to hold the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon, mixing until well combined.
- Stir in crushed graham crackers and nuts (if using) until evenly distributed.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into each apple, packing it gently.
- Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and cover with aluminum foil. Bake for 25-30 minutes until apples are tender.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 5-10 minutes to lightly brown the tops.
- Let cool slightly, then drizzle with caramel sauce and serve warm with whipped cream.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a dash of nutmeg or allspice to the cheesecake filling.
- Experiment with different apple varieties for varying levels of sweetness and tartness.
- These stuffed apples can be made ahead of time and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg