Cheesecake Stuffed Apples: A Delicious Twist on a Classic Dessert
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Cheesecake Stuffed Apples, a delightful twist on a classic dessert that will warm your heart. Imagine tender, baked apples filled to the brim with a creamy cheesecake mixture, topped with a luscious caramel drizzle. Perfect for any occasion, these sweet stuffed apples are not only easy to make but also promise to impress at family gatherings or cozy weeknight dinners.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- 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 (for drizzling)
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash and dry the apples, then core them while leaving the bottom intact.
- In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add vanilla extract and sour cream; mix until well combined.
- Fold in crushed graham crackers and optional nuts.
- Fill each apple with the cheesecake mixture, packing it tightly.
- Place filled apples in a baking dish and add any remaining filling around them. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until tender; remove foil and bake an additional 10-15 minutes for browning.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with caramel sauce and serving warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg