Description
Prepare to embark on a delightful culinary journey as we unveil the captivating recipe for Cheesecake Stuffed Apples. This inspired dessert marries the tantalizing flavors of creamy cheesecake with the crisp, juicy goodness of fresh apples, creating a harmonious symphony of textures and tastes that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
- 4 large baking apples
- 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoon melted butter
- 1/4 cup caramel sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a baking dish. Slice off the tops of each apple and carefully hollow out the centers using a spoon or melon baller, leaving about 1/2 inch of apple flesh on all sides.
2. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar until smooth and creamy. Add the egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and mix until well combined. This will be your cheesecake filling.
3. To make the crumble topping, mix the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter in a small bowl.
4. Place the hollowed-out apples in the prepared baking dish. Spoon a little graham crumble into the bottom of each apple, then fill them with the cheesecake mixture, leaving room at the top. Sprinkle the remaining graham crumble on top of each stuffed apple.
5. Bake your Cheesecake Stuffed Apples for 30-35 minutes, until the apples are tender and the filling is set. Drizzle the warm apples with caramel sauce and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Serve warm.
Notes
Choose firm, tart apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture and flavor balance.
Consider dietary substitutions for sweeteners if needed.
If cheesecake filling is too runny, thicken it with more graham cracker crumbs or cornstarch.
Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg