Description
Cheesecake Stuffed Apples are a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of creamy cheesecake with the natural sweetness of baked apples.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Core the apples and create a hollow space for the filling.
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Fold in graham cracker crumbs and nuts if using.
- Stuff each apple with the cheesecake mixture.
- Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and cover with foil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the apples are tender.
- Remove from the oven and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- For a healthier option, use low-fat cream cheese.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less sugar based on your preference.
- Serve warm for the best flavor experience.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Cheesecake Stuffed Apples, dessert, baked apples, cheesecake