Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples
Cheesecake stuffed baked apples are a cozy fall dessert featuring tender, hollowed apples filled with a creamy cheesecake mixture. Baked until the apples are soft and the filling is luscious, this dessert brings the nostalgic flavors of apple and cheesecake together, finished with a hint of cinnamon and a graham cracker crunch.
Prep Time 15 minutes mins
Cook Time 30 minutes mins
Total Time 45 minutes mins
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 290 kcal
- 6 large baking apples such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons graham cracker crumbs
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Additional graham cracker crumbs for topping
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish that will fit all the apples snugly.
Wash and dry apples. Use an apple corer or paring knife to remove the core from each apple, being careful not to puncture the bottom. Hollow out a cavity about 1 to 1.5 inches wide.
In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, egg, sour cream, vanilla extract, granulated sugar, and cinnamon. Use an electric hand mixer to blend until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the cheesecake mixture evenly into the hollowed apples, filling each to just below the top.
In a small bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Sprinkle about one teaspoon of this mixture on top of each filled apple.
Arrange the stuffed apples upright in the prepared baking dish. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until apples are tender and cheesecake centers are set.
Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before serving. For a firmer filling, chill in the fridge for an hour before serving.
Garnish with extra graham cracker crumbs or caramel drizzle if desired. Serve warm or chilled.
Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 34gProtein: 4gFat: 17gSodium: 115mgFiber: 4gSugar: 27g
Keyword baked apples, cheesecake dessert, fall dessert, easy holiday recipes