Description
Savory cinnamon-spiced Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples combine autumn’s favorite fruit with creamy cheesecake filling. Warm spices and rich cream cheese create a delightful dessert you’ll crave during cool evenings.
Ingredients
- 6 large apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp melted butter
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ cup (50 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheating: Calibrate oven to 350F (175C), preparing an optimal baking environment for this decadent dessert.
- Apple Preparation: Core apples meticulously, removing centers while maintaining sturdy walls, then brush interior surfaces with lemon juice to prevent browning and enhance flavor preservation.
- Seasoning: Coat apple interiors with melted butter and cinnamon, strategically positioning fruit vessels in a baking dish to ensure even heat distribution.
- Cheesecake Filling: Whip cream cheese into a silky consistency, blending sugar, vanilla, and egg until achieving a smooth, homogeneous mixture ready for apple integration.
- Assembly: Carefully fill apple cavities three-quarters full with cheesecake mixture, then construct a crisp topping by combining graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and additional cinnamon.
- Baking Process: Encase baking dish with aluminum foil, bake for 25 minutes to steam and soften apples, then uncover and continue baking 10-15 minutes until achieving a golden, appetizing exterior.
- Serving: Allow apples to cool briefly, stabilizing the delicate cheesecake interior, then plate with a complementary garnish of vanilla ice cream or caramel drizzle for an elevated culinary experience.
Notes
Choose Robust Apples: Select firm, thick-walled varieties like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith that maintain structural integrity during baking and provide excellent cheesecake containers.
Prevent Apple Browning: Immediately brush apple interiors with fresh lemon juice to halt oxidation and maintain attractive, crisp appearance throughout preparation.
Customize Filling Consistency: Ensure cream cheese reaches room temperature before mixing to create smooth, lump-free cheesecake filling that blends seamlessly within apple cavities.
Adjust Dietary Needs: Swap traditional ingredients for gluten-free graham crackers, use low-fat cream cheese, or replace sugar with stevia for alternative dietary requirements without compromising delicious flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg