Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples, where the natural sweetness of tender apples meets a rich and creamy cheesecake filling. This comforting dessert is perfect for any occasion, from cozy family gatherings to festive celebrations. With a warm baked exterior and a luscious center, these stuffed apples are bound to impress your guests and satisfy your sweet cravings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and core the apples, leaving the bottom intact.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; mix until smooth.
- Fill each apple with the cheesecake mixture, pressing lightly to pack it in.
- In another bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and a sprinkle of cinnamon until crumbly. Top each apple with this mixture.
- Drizzle lemon juice over the stuffed apples and place them in a baking dish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and golden.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg