Description
Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples are a delicious twist on traditional baked apples, filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture and baked to perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized Granny Smith apples
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core the apples, creating a hollow center while leaving the bottom intact. Place the apples in a baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Stir in the crushed graham crackers and melted butter until well combined. If using, fold in the chopped nuts.
- Stuff each apple with the cheesecake mixture, packing it in gently.
- Pour a little water into the bottom of the baking dish to help steam the apples while baking.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the cheesecake filling is slightly golden.
- Let the apples cool for a few minutes before serving. Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.
Notes
- For a twist, try using different apple varieties like Honeycrisp or Fuji for added sweetness.
- You can also drizzle caramel sauce over the stuffed apples before serving for an extra indulgent treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 40mg