Description
Indulge in the cozy delight of cheesecake stuffed baked apples, where warm cinnamon-spiced fruit meets a creamy, dreamy filling. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive gatherings, these treats are both easy to prepare and visually stunning. With each bite, experience the delightful contrast of textures and flavors that will have your family and friends coming back for more!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Wash and core the apples, ensuring the bottoms remain intact.
- In a bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla until smooth.
- Generously fill each apple with the cheesecake mixture and sprinkle with pecans if desired.
- Place the filled apples in the baking dish and add an inch of water to keep them moist. Cover with foil.
- Bake for 25 minutes covered, then remove foil and bake another 10-15 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm or topped with whipped cream!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple (approximately 200g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg