Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples
Warm and comforting, these Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples blend tender fruit with a luscious cheesecake filling, creating a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core the apples, ensuring the bottom is intact.
- Combine the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a bowl.
- Fold in the graham cracker crumbs and chopped nuts.
- Stuff the apples with the cream cheese mixture, packing it in firmly.
- Place the stuffed apples upright in a baking dish, drizzling with melted butter.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, removing the foil in the last 10 minutes.
- Serve warm with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use a melon baller or apple corer to hollow out the apples easily. For healthier alternatives, use low-fat cream cheese or Greek yogurt.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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