Description
These Cheesecake Stuffed Apples are a delightful twist on a traditional dessert, combining the creamy richness of cheesecake with the natural sweetness of baked apples. Easy to make and impressive to serve, they are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples:
- 4 medium apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Granny Smith)
Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional mix-ins/toppings: chopped nuts, cinnamon, graham cracker crumbs, caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Core the apples, leaving the bottom intact to form a cup.
- In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in any desired mix-ins like chopped nuts or cinnamon.
- Spoon the cheesecake mixture into each apple cavity, pressing gently to fill.
- Place apples in a baking dish and bake for 20–25 minutes, until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
- Let cool for a few minutes, then top with graham cracker crumbs or drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor contrast, sprinkle the filling with a pinch of cinnamon.
- You can also bake the apples ahead and serve chilled or warm.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert, Fruit-Based
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 55 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
