Description
Delectable Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples combine classic American dessert flavors in one irresistible treat. Creamy cheesecake filling nestled inside tender baked apples creates a simple yet elegant dessert you can enjoy with friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 4 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) graham cracker crumbs
Sweeteners and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Binding and Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (28 grams) butter, melted
Instructions
- Heat oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring a perfectly warm environment for baking.
- Select ripe, firm apples and carefully remove cores, maintaining a sturdy base to hold the creamy filling.
- Whisk cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and a gentle dusting of cinnamon until silky and homogeneous.
- Generously spoon the velvety cheesecake mixture into each apple cavity, pressing softly to eliminate air pockets.
- Pulverize graham crackers and blend with melted butter and a whisper of cinnamon to create a crisp, golden topping.
- Delicately sprinkle the cracker mixture over the stuffed apples, gently patting to create an even, crunchy layer.
- Arrange apples in a baking dish and splash with fresh lemon juice, which adds brightness and prevents fruit discoloration.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for 25-30 minutes, watching for tender apples and a set cheesecake center.
- Allow dessert to rest briefly, letting flavors meld and temperature stabilize before serving warm.
Notes
- Choose firm, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for the best texture and flavor stability.
- Keep cream cheese at room temperature to ensure smooth, lump-free filling when mixing ingredients.
- Pat apple cores dry with paper towels before stuffing to prevent excess moisture ruining the cheesecake texture.
- Customize toppings by substituting graham crackers with gluten-free alternatives like almond flour or crushed nuts for dietary restrictions.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 286
- Sugar: 21 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 39 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg