Description

Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples are a warm, cozy dessert that brings together the comforting flavor of baked apples with the creamy richness of cheesecake filling. These individual treats are perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or anytime you want an easy but impressive dessert. The apples are tender and cinnamon-scented, while the filling is smooth, sweet, and slightly tangy—just like classic cheesecake.

Ingredients

Scale

4 large firm apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work well)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ cup graham cracker crumbs
1 tablespoon melted butter
Optional: extra cinnamon and sugar for topping

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F. Wash and core the apples, removing enough from the center to make room for the filling while keeping the bottoms intact.
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, egg yolk, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
In a separate small bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs with melted butter until evenly coated.
Spoon the cheesecake mixture into each hollowed apple until just below the top. Sprinkle the graham cracker mixture over the cheesecake filling.
Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish with a small amount of water in the bottom to prevent sticking and help with steaming. Cover loosely with foil and bake for 25 minutes. Remove the foil and bake for another 10 to 15 minutes until the apples are tender and the tops are golden.
Let cool for a few minutes before serving warm. Can also be chilled and served cold for a firmer cheesecake texture.

Notes

These cheesecake-filled baked apples are best served slightly warm with a drizzle of caramel or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Use apples that hold their shape well during baking to avoid collapsing, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji for these stuffed apples.
You can prepare the cheesecake stuffing ahead of time and store it in the fridge until ready to assemble these baked apples.
If you prefer a tangier flavor for your baked apples with cream cheese stuffing, add a squeeze of lemon juice to the filling.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 apple
Calories: 350
Sugar: 30g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 12g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0.5g
Carbohydrates: 40g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 70mg