Description
These Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples are the ultimate fall treat. Juicy apples are hollowed out and filled with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling, then topped with a crunchy graham cracker crumble. Perfect for cozy nights in or special occasions.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large apples (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or your favorite variety)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Optional: caramel sauce or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Apples: Wash and dry apples. Cut off the top and hollow out the center using a melon baller or small spoon.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: Mix softened cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Fill Apples: Place hollowed apples in a baking dish and fill with cheesecake mixture.
- Make Crumble Topping: Mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
- Add Topping: Sprinkle graham cracker crumble over the filled apples.
- Bake: Bake for 25-30 minutes, until apples are tender and cheesecake is set.
- Cool & Serve: Let cool for 10 minutes before serving. Add optional toppings if desired.
Notes
- Apple Varieties: Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best results.
- Make Ahead: You can prepare the apples up to a day in advance. Just refrigerate and bake when ready to serve
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 0g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples, Fall Dessert, Apple Recipes, Baked Apples, Cheesecake Dessert