Description
Indulge in the warm and inviting flavors of cheesecake stuffed baked apples. This delightful dessert combines tender, caramelized apples with a creamy cheesecake filling, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon and brown sugar for an irresistible treat. Perfect for autumn gatherings or cozy family dinners, these baked apples are sure to impress and bring smiles to the table. Enjoy them warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or as a sweet ending to any meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core each apple without slicing through the bottom.
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, granulated sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Stuff each apple generously with the cheesecake mixture.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar on top of the filled apples.
- Place apples in a baking dish, cover with foil, and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
- Let cool slightly before serving; pair with vanilla ice cream for added indulgence.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked apple (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 126mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 33mg