Cheesecake Stuffed Apples: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dessert
Indulge in the delightful experience of Cheesecake Stuffed Apples, a cozy dessert that beautifully marries the warmth of baked apples with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. The sweet, tender fruit serves as the perfect vessel for a sumptuous mixture of cream cheese, sugars, and spices. Topped with a luscious drizzle of caramel sauce, these stuffed apples make for an irresistible treat ideal for family gatherings or quiet evenings at home. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite toppings, this recipe is sure to impress all who partake.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 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 cup sour cream
- 1/2 cup crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and dry the apples, then remove the cores while leaving the bottoms intact.
- Drizzle lemon juice inside each apple.
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth.
- Add brown sugar, vanilla extract, and sour cream; mix until combined.
- Fold in crushed graham crackers and optional nuts.
- Fill each apple with the cheesecake mixture using a spoon or piping bag.
- Place them upright in a baking dish and bake covered for 25-30 minutes. Remove cover and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 38g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg