Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples
Cheesecake stuffed baked apples blend the best of American apple pie and creamy New York-style cheesecake. Each baked apple features a tangy, silky cheesecake center for a cozy, showstopping dessert perfect for any season and easy enough for any home cook.
Ingredients
- 6 large apples such as honeycrisp or fuji
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Pinch of salt
- Crushed graham crackers for topping
- Caramel sauce for drizzling optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175°C).
- Wash and dry the apples. Using a small knife or spoon, carefully cut off the top of each apple and scoop out the core and some of the inside flesh to create a hollow center. Leave the bottom intact to hold the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the egg, vanilla extract, lemon juice, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Beat until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into the hollowed apples until nearly full.
- Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the apples are soft but still hold their shape and the filling is set and slightly golden on top.
- Remove the apples from the oven and let them cool slightly before topping with crushed graham crackers and a drizzle of caramel sauce, if using.
- Serve warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 265kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSodium: 110mgFiber: 4gSugar: 26g
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