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Tasty Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples

Tasty Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples for Cozy Fall Nights

Tasty Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples is a heartwarming fall dessert featuring apples filled with creamy cheesecake filling, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 4 apples
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4 pieces Honeycrisp or Gala Apples Choose firm varieties that hold their shape while baking
  • 1 tablespoon Lemon Juice Prevents browning
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust to preference
  • 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
For Texture and Crunch
  • 1/2 cup Graham Cracker Crumbs Can use gluten-free crumbs
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Nuts Optional, walnuts or pecans
For Baking Enhancements
  • 2 tablespoons Melted Butter Drizzled on top before baking
  • 1 cup Whipped Cream Optional for serving

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer
  • Baking Dish
  • Melon baller

Method
 

Preparation Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Cut off the tops of the apples and core them, then brush with lemon juice.
  3. Blend cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth; add spices and mix well.
  4. Fold in graham cracker crumbs and optional nuts into the cheesecake mixture.
  5. Stuff the apples with the cheesecake mixture, mounding slightly above the rim.
  6. Drizzle melted butter over the stuffed apples and cover with foil.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes until apples are tender, then uncover and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  8. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before serving warm, optionally with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 280kcalCarbohydrates: 38gProtein: 3gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 160mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 3gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These baked apples can be customized with different spices or toppings for a personal touch. Perfect for cozy fall evenings.

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