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cheesecake-stuffed baked apples

Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples

  • Author: Sarah
  • Total Time: 1 hour
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

Warm, tender apples are filled with creamy cheesecake and topped with a buttery, crunchy graham cracker crumble for the ultimate easy fall dessert. This cozy treat is perfect for weeknights or holiday gatherings and brings together the best of baked apples and cheesecake.

Ingredients

Scale
  • 6 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup (100g) crushed graham crackers
  • 2 tablespoons (30g) brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 3 tablespoons (42g) melted butter
  • Powdered sugar or caramel sauce for serving (optional)
  • Water for baking dish

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Wash and dry the apples. Slice off the top 1/2 inch of each apple. Use an apple corer or spoon to carefully hollow out the core and some flesh, leaving about 1/2 inch thick walls.
  3. Drizzle the insides of the apples with lemon juice to prevent browning.
  4. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy (about 2-3 minutes).
  5. Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly into the hollowed apples, filling almost to the top but leaving about 1/4 inch for the topping.
  6. In a separate bowl, combine the crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter. Stir until crumbly and evenly moistened.
  7. Sprinkle the graham cracker mixture generously over each stuffed apple, pressing gently so it sticks.
  8. Arrange the apples upright in a baking dish. Add about 1/4 inch of water to the bottom of the dish.
  9. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until apples are tender when pierced with a knife and topping is golden brown. If the topping browns too quickly, cover loosely with foil for the last 10 minutes.
  10. Let the apples cool in the pan for 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature, optionally dusted with powdered sugar or drizzled with caramel sauce.

Notes

Let cream cheese soften at room temperature for a smooth filling. Use firm apples to prevent collapsing. If you accidentally poke through an apple, patch with a piece of apple flesh. For extra crunch, broil the apples for 1-2 minutes at the end, watching closely. Apples can be stuffed ahead and refrigerated before baking. For gluten-free, use gluten-free graham crackers; for dairy-free, use plant-based cream cheese and coconut oil.

  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
  • Calories: 320
  • Sugar: 28
  • Sodium: 210
  • Fat: 18
  • Saturated Fat: 10
  • Carbohydrates: 38
  • Fiber: 4
  • Protein: 4

Keywords: cheesecake stuffed apples, baked apples, fall dessert, easy dessert, apple cheesecake, Thanksgiving dessert, autumn recipe, graham cracker topping

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