Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples
A delightful fusion of cheesecake and baked apples, creating a warm and inviting 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 mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
- Fold in the graham cracker crumbs and chopped nuts if desired.
- Stuff each apple with the cream cheese mixture, packing it firmly.
- Place the stuffed apples upright in a baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
- Cover the dish 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
Choose firm apples for the best texture; adjust sweetness of the filling to your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
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