Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples are a delicious fall treat featuring tender baked apples filled with creamy cheesecake filling and topped with a buttery graham cracker crumble. This dessert is perfect for cozy evenings or as a festive holiday treat!
Author:xqppw
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:40 minutes
Total Time:55 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American, Fall-Inspired
Ingredients
Scale
For the Baked Apples:
6 large apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Granny Smith)
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp melted butter
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
For the Cheesecake Filling:
8 oz (225g) cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature
For the Graham Cracker Crumble:
1/2 cup (50g) graham cracker crumbs
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 tbsp brown sugar
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Apples:
Cut off the top of each apple and use a spoon or melon baller to hollow out the core and some of the flesh, leaving about 1/2-inch thick walls.
Brush the inside of the apples with lemon juice and melted butter, then sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Place the apples in a baking dish.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and well combined.
Spoon the cheesecake filling into the hollowed apples, filling them about 3/4 full.
Make the Graham Cracker Crumble:
In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the filled apples.
Bake the Apples:
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the cheesecake filling is set.
Serve:
Allow the apples to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce, if desired.
Notes
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Prepare the Apples:
Cut off the top of each apple and use a spoon or melon baller to hollow out the core and some of the flesh, leaving about 1/2-inch thick walls.
Brush the inside of the apples with lemon juice and melted butter, then sprinkle with ground cinnamon.
Place the apples in a baking dish.
Make the Cheesecake Filling:
In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until smooth and well combined.
Spoon the cheesecake filling into the hollowed apples, filling them about 3/4 full.
Make the Graham Cracker Crumble:
In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until crumbly.
Sprinkle the crumble evenly over the filled apples.
Bake the Apples:
Cover the baking dish with foil and bake for 25 minutes.
Remove the foil and bake for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the cheesecake filling is set.
Serve:
Allow the apples to cool for a few minutes before serving.
Serve warm with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or a drizzle of caramel sauce, if desired.
Notes
Add nuts:Â Mix chopped walnuts or pecans into the graham cracker crumble for a nutty twist.
Add flavor:Â Stir a pinch of nutmeg or allspice into the cheesecake filling for a spicier flavor.
Storage:Â Store leftover apples in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven or microwave before serving.