Cheesecake Stuffed Apples: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dessert
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Cheesecake Stuffed Apples, a delightful twist on traditional desserts. This easy-to-make recipe features tender baked apples filled with a rich cream cheese cheesecake filling that balances sweet and tangy notes. Topped with luscious caramel sauce, these stuffed apples are perfect for any occasion, from cozy family dinners to festive gatherings. Customize them with your favorite nuts or spices for an extra touch. Serve them warm with ice cream or whipped cream for a truly irresistible treat that will have your guests coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium-sized apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 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 tbsp lemon juice (to prevent browning of apples)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and dry the apples, then core them carefully, leaving the bottoms intact.
- Drizzle lemon juice inside the apples to prevent browning.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, salt, and mix well.
- Fold in crushed graham crackers and any optional nuts.
- Fill each apple with the cheesecake mixture and place them upright in a baking dish.
- Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender; then remove foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until tops are lightly browned.
- Allow cooling slightly before serving drizzled with caramel sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (180g)
- Calories: 266
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 29mg