Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples, a cozy dessert perfect for any occasion. This easy recipe combines the sweetness of tender baked apples with the creamy richness of cheesecake filling, creating an irresistible treat that warms the soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp melted butter
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and core the apples, keeping the bottom intact.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon; mix until smooth.
- Stuff each apple with the cheesecake mixture, packing it gently.
- In another bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and sprinkle additional cinnamon.
- Top each apple with the crumb mixture, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Place stuffed apples in a baking dish and drizzle lemon juice over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender; cool slightly before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg