Description
Indulge in the delightful blend of baked apples and creamy cheesecake filling, a warm and comforting dessert that combines sweet and spiced flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core the apples carefully, creating a hollow center while leaving the bottom intact.
- Combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon in a mixing bowl.
- Fold in graham cracker crumbs and chopped nuts (if using) until well combined.
- Stuff each apple with the cheesecake mixture, packing it in well.
- Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
- Cover the dish with aluminum foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the apples are tender and the filling is warmed through.
- Serve warm, garnished with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Select firm apples for best results. Monitor baking time closely to avoid overbaking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg