Description
Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples are the perfect blend of warm, tender apples and rich, creamy cheesecake filling. This delightful dessert offers a sweet escape, bringing together the comforting flavors of fall with every bite. Easy to prepare, these stuffed apples are visually stunning and sure to impress your guests during any gathering, from cozy family dinners to festive celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon, divided
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Core each apple carefully without cutting through the bottom.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and half of the cinnamon until smooth.
- Generously fill each apple with the cheesecake mixture until slightly overflowing.
- In a small bowl, mix chopped nuts with melted butter and remaining cinnamon. Sprinkle over the stuffed apples.
- Place apples in a baking dish with half an inch of water at the bottom. Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender but firm.
- Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm, optionally topped with whipped cream or caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (180g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg