Description
Are you in search of a cozy, autumn-inspired dessert that is a blend of baked apples and cheesecake? Take a look at these cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples! This tasty treat blends the sweet, caramelized flavor of the baked apples and delicious creamy cheesecake filling making it a delicious dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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For the Apples:
- Four large apple varieties (Honeycrisp, Granny Smith, or Fuji)
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice (to keep from the color from browning)
The Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 oz (1 block) cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup of sugar granulated
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
The Topping:
- 1/4 cup of graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon butter that is melted
- 1/2 teaspoon of cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon sugar
Optional Additions:
- Chopped walnuts (pecans or walnuts) to add added crunch
- Caramel drizzles for extra sweetness
- Whip cream with whipped topping for serving
Substitutions Cream cheese that is dairy free can be substituted to create an alternative that is lactose-free or coconut sugar in place of granulated sugar to provide an option that doesn’t require refined sugar.
Instructions
How to Make Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples
Learn how to make your very own delicious Cheesecake-stuffed baked Apples:
Step 1: Prepare the Apples
- The oven should be preheated to 350 degrees F (175degC).
- Clean then dry your apples. Utilizing the sharpest knife or apple corer, take the cores off, creating an opening in the middle inside each one. Be cautious not to cut through all the way.
- Cleanse the interiors of apples using lemon juice in order to avoid the browning.
2: Make the Cheesecake Filling
- In a mixing bowl, mix in the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract along with cinnamon until it is smooth and smooth.
- Pour the cheesecake mix into the apples that have been hollowed out and fill them up until they are full.
3: Prepare the Topping
- A small dish mix the Graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, cinnamon along with sugar. Mix until it is the consistency of wet sand.
- Sprinkle the crumb mixture on the apple filling for the perfect crispy topping.
Step 4: Bake the Apples
- Place the apple stuffed in baking dish. Add approximately 1/2 inch of water in the dish’s bottom to ensure that the apples remain in a moist.
- Remove the foil, wrap it around then bake about 25 to 30 to 30 minutes for the apple to be soft but not mushy.
- Remove the foil from the oven and bake for 5 minutes more until the topping has turned golden brown.
Step 5: Serve and Enjoy
- Allow the apples to cool before serving. Sprinkle with caramel sauce, or sprinkle with cream whipped for an luxurious taste. Warm up!
Notes
- Select the best Apples: Honeycrisp, Fuji and Granny Smith apple retain their shape well while baking. Avoid soft apples such as Red Delicious.
- Don’t overbake. They should appear soft, but they should still retain their shape. Test with a fork to determine the degree of doneness.
- Do the prep work: You can prepare the cheesecake filling and cut the apples in advance to cut down on prep time.