Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples (Print-Friendly Version)
Juicy apples filled with cheesecake and cinnamon, topped with buttery graham cracker crumbs, baked to perfection.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Base
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4 large apples, such as Honeycrisp or Fuji
→ Cheesecake Filling
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8 ounces cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
→ Topping
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1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
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2 tablespoons butter, melted
# How to Make It:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a baking dish large enough to hold the apples.
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Slice the tops off each apple and carefully hollow out the centers with a spoon or melon baller, ensuring the bottom remains intact.
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In a mixing bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and ground cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
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Evenly distribute the cheesecake mixture into the hollowed apples, smoothing the tops.
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Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture over the filled apples.
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Arrange apples in the prepared baking dish, cover loosely with foil, and bake for 20 minutes. Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 to 25 minutes, until apples are tender and crumb topping is golden.
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Allow apples to cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream if desired.
# Extra Suggestions:
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Select firm apples for best results and ensure the hollowed cavity does not pierce through the bottom.