Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples: Indulgent Fall Dessert Delight
Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples are the perfect indulgent fall dessert filled with creamy cheesecake goodness.
Equipment
- Oven
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- Large Bowl
- Melon baller
- Small bowl
Ingredients
Cheesecake Filling
- 1 pound full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- ¾ teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided
Apples Preparation
- 8 large apples
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
For Serving
- Caramel sauce for serving
Instructions
Preparation
- Place cream cheese and eggs in a large bowl and let sit at room temperature until softened, about 1 hour. Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut ¼ inch off the tops of the apples and hollow out the insides, leaving ½ inch of flesh.
- Melt 4 tablespoons unsalted butter in a small bowl. Combine 2 tablespoons with ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon and ⅛ teaspoon nutmeg, then brush inside of apples.
- Mix remaining 2 tablespoons of butter with ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs and spoon a heaping teaspoon into each apple.
- Add sugar, vanilla, remaining cinnamon, and nutmeg to cream cheese and eggs, beating until smooth. Fill each apple with this mixture.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes until softened and golden. Let cool completely before serving. Top with remaining graham cracker mixture and caramel sauce.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use freshly made caramel sauce to drizzle over the apples before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1appleCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
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