Description
This Cheesecake Stuffed Apples recipe is a delightful dessert that combines the tartness of crisp apples with a creamy, cinnamon-infused cheesecake filling, topped with a crunchy graham cracker crust and drizzled with caramel sauce. Perfect for an elegant treat or a cozy homemade dessert.
Ingredients
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Apples
- 6 large crisp apples
Cheesecake Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 6 tbsp caramel sauce, plus more for serving
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/4 tsp cinnamon, divided
- 1 egg
- Reserved apple core from scooping
Topping
- 5 sheets graham crackers, made into crumbs
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to get it ready for baking the stuffed apples.
- Prepare the Apples: Use a melon baller or spoon to carefully scoop out a cavity in the center of each apple, leaving a solid shell. Discard the core and reserve the scooped apple pieces for the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a stand mixer, beat together the softened cream cheese, caramel sauce, vanilla extract, egg, and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Add Reserved Apples: Chop the reserved apple pieces finely and stir them into the cream cheese mixture to add texture and flavor.
- Fill the Apples: Spoon the cream cheese filling into each hollowed apple, filling them to the top.
- Bake the Apples: Place the filled apples in a greased baking dish and bake them for 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Topping: In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and the remaining 1 1/4 teaspoons of cinnamon.
- Add the Topping & Bake More: Remove the apples from the oven after 30 minutes, sprinkle the graham cracker mixture evenly on top of each apple, then return them to the oven and bake for an additional 20-30 minutes, or until the cheesecake filling is set.
- Cool the Apples: Let the baked apples cool, then refrigerate them for at least 2-3 hours to allow the cheesecake filling to firm up.
- Serve: Serve the cheesecake stuffed apples chilled with an extra drizzle of caramel sauce on top for added sweetness.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best results as they hold up well during baking.
- Make sure the cream cheese is softened to create a smooth filling.
- Chilling the apples after baking helps the filling set properly and enhances the flavor.
- You can prepare these a day ahead and refrigerate until serving.
- For a nutty twist, consider sprinkling chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts on top with the graham cracker crumbs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 306mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.2g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
