Description
Cheesecake Stuffed Apples offer a delightful twist on a classic dessert, combining tender baked apples with a creamy cheesecake filling and a crunchy graham cracker topping. Perfect for fall, this easy-to-make treat can be served warm or chilled, making it a versatile dessert for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Apples
- 4 large apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work best)
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Topping
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
Optional Toppings
- Caramel drizzle
- Whipped cream
Instructions
- Prepare Apples: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Slice the tops off the apples and use a spoon or melon baller to carefully scoop out the cores and some of the flesh, leaving about a 1/2-inch thick shell to maintain the apple’s shape.
- Make Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and creamy, ensuring there are no lumps for a luscious filling.
- Prepare Topping: In a separate small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and chopped nuts if using. Mix thoroughly to create a crumbly topping that will add texture and flavor.
- Stuff Apples: Spoon the cheesecake filling evenly into each hollowed apple, then generously sprinkle the graham cracker crumb mixture on top to create a delicious crust.
- Bake: Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and cover loosely with aluminum foil. Bake in the preheated oven for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the apples are tender but still hold their shape.
- Serve: Remove the apples from the oven and let them cool slightly. Serve warm or chilled, optionally topped with caramel drizzle or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Notes
- These stuffed apples can be made ahead of time and chilled for a refreshing fall dessert.
- For convenience, use pre-made cheesecake filling to save time.
- Swap graham crackers with crushed cookies or granola to alter the texture and flavor of the topping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
