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Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples

Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples for a Cozy Fall Treat

Delight in Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples, a cozy fall dessert that combines tender apples with creamy cheesecake filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 apples
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4 pieces Firm Apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Gala) Choose firm varieties for best texture.
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Use dairy-free for a lighter version.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar Adjust according to apple tartness.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Substitute with gluten-free crumbs as needed.
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Walnuts/Pecans (optional) Omit or substitute with seeds for allergies.
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Dairy-free margarine works too.
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Prevents browning of apples.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • melon baller
  • Hand mixer

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the rack in the center.
  2. Slice off the tops of the apples and scoop out the cores without piercing the bottom.
  3. Brush the insides of the apples with lemon juice.
  4. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  5. Fold in graham cracker crumbs and optional nuts until combined.
  6. Stuff the cheesecake mixture into the hollowed apples.
  7. Arrange the stuffed apples in a baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
  8. Cover with foil and bake for 25–30 minutes until apples are tender.
  9. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until tops are browned.
  10. Let cool slightly before serving, optionally adding whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store cooled apples in an airtight container for up to 3 days. For longer storage, wrap in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 2 months.

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