Description
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheesecake Stuffed Apples, a delightful twist on a classic dessert. These tender baked apples are filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture, topped with a luscious drizzle of caramel sauce, making them perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional, walnuts or pecans)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and core the apples, drizzling lemon juice inside to prevent browning.
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add vanilla, cinnamon, salt, and sour cream; mix well.
- Gently fold in crushed graham crackers and chopped nuts (if using).
- Fill each apple with the cheesecake mixture and place upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes until tender. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10–15 minutes to brown the tops.
- Let cool slightly before serving, then drizzle with caramel sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Choose firm apples to avoid mushiness. Customize the filling by adding spices like cinnamon or nutmeg. Top with nuts or serve alongside ice cream for extra flavor.