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Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples

Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples for Cozy Fall Nights

Indulge in Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples, a warm and comforting dessert perfect for fall nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4 apples
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Apples
  • 4 pieces firm, sweet-tart apples (e.g., Honeycrisp or Gala)
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 ounces cream cheese dairy-free optional
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar or sugar substitute
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract pure preferred
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg use sparingly
For the Crunch
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs gluten-free alternatives available
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans optional
For Baking
  • 2 tablespoons butter non-dairy spread optional
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar
For Serving
  • 1 cup whipped cream optional and can be dairy-free

Equipment

  • oven
  • baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand Mixer
  • Spoon

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Gather your baking dish.
  2. Slice off the tops of the apples and scoop out the cores. Brush the insides with lemon juice.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until smooth.
  4. Fold in the graham cracker crumbs and chopped nuts for added crunch.
  5. Stuff each apple with the cheesecake filling, slightly mounding it on top.
  6. Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
  7. Cover with aluminum foil and bake for 25-30 minutes until tender.
  8. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes to brown the tops.
  9. Let cool for a few minutes before serving, optionally with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1appleCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 4gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples are perfect for fall gatherings and can be made gluten-free and dairy-free.

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