Description
Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples are a warm and inviting dessert that combines the comforting sweetness of baked apples with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, making this treat perfect for cozy family gatherings or an indulgent weeknight dessert. With just a few simple ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create a visually stunning and delicious dish that will impress everyone at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Granny Smith apples
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and core the Granny Smith apples, leaving about half an inch at the bottom.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
- Generously spoon the cheesecake filling into each cored apple.
- Brush melted butter over each filled apple.
- Place stuffed apples in a baking dish with water covering about half an inch at the bottom.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender and the filling is bubbly.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (140g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 30mg