Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples, combining tender, warm apples with a rich and creamy cheesecake filling. This cozy dessert is perfect for family gatherings, holiday celebrations, or simply enjoying a sweet treat at home. With minimal ingredients and straightforward steps, even novice bakers can create this impressive dish. Garnish with your favorite toppings like caramel sauce or whipped cream to elevate the flavors further. Each bite delivers a comforting blend of sweetness and warmth that is sure to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Ingredients
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- 4 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottom intact.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Fill each cored apple with the cheesecake mixture, pressing down gently.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle over stuffed apples.
- Arrange the apples in a baking dish and drizzle with lemon juice.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and filling is set.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (210g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg