Description
A heartwarming dessert featuring baked apples stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling, combined with hints of cinnamon and nutmeg for a delightful treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 firm apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 8 oz (226g) cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the apples by coring them, leaving the bottom intact.
- Make the cheesecake filling by blending cream cheese, sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
- Stuff each apple with the cheesecake filling, mounding slightly above the top.
- Arrange the stuffed apples in a baking dish and drizzle with melted butter.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until apples are tender and filling is puffed.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving, optionally with caramel sauce or whipped cream.
Notes
Ensure apples are firm to hold their shape while baking. Avoid overfilling the apples for the best results.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cheesecake, baked apples, dessert, comfort food, fall recipes