Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples, a mouthwatering dessert that combines tender baked apples with a creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect for any occasion—from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings—these stuffed apples are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings. With a rich, decadent flavor profile and a simple preparation process, this dessert is easy to make yet looks stunning on any table. Customize the cheesecake filling to suit your taste by adding spices or adjusting the sweetness, making it a versatile treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 4 Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjustable)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottoms intact.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Fill each apple with the cheesecake mixture, packing it down gently.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over each apple.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the apples and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
Keywords: Choose firm apples like Granny Smith for best results. Let cream cheese soften for easy mixing. Adjust sweetness in the filling as desired.