Description
These cheesecake-stuffed baked apples feature tender baked fruit filled with a creamy cheesecake center and topped with a buttery graham crumble. A cozy, spiced dessert perfect for fall and winter.
Ingredients
- 4 large baking apples (Honeycrisp, Fuji, or Granny Smith)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Cheesecake Filling:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg yolk
- 2 tablespoons sour cream or heavy cream
- Topping:
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons butter, melted
- Pinch of ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish that fits all apples upright.
- Cut tops off apples and core them using a spoon or melon baller, creating a cavity without piercing the bottom.
- Brush the inside of each apple with lemon juice.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Spoon or brush this mixture inside each apple cavity.
- In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and sour cream. Mix until creamy and combined.
- Spoon cheesecake filling into each apple, nearly to the top.
- In another bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, melted butter, and a pinch of cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over each filled apple.
- Place apples in the prepared baking dish. Pour 1/4 cup water into the bottom of the dish. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 15 to 20 minutes, until apples are tender and cheesecake filling is set.
- Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith to prevent collapse while baking.
- Make ahead by preparing the apples and storing them in the fridge before baking.
- Serve warm with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for extra indulgence.
- Do not freeze, as texture may become mushy after thawing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
