Description
These cheesecake-stuffed baked apples feature a creamy cheesecake filling inside tender baked apples, topped with a crunchy graham cracker crumble. It’s an easy, comforting fall dessert that combines classic flavors with a fun twist.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large baking apples (Granny Smith, Honeycrisp, or Fuji)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sour cream
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
- 6 graham crackers, crushed (about 3/4 cup)
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- Optional: 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
- Optional: Caramel sauce or whipped cream for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly butter an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Wash and dry apples. Core each apple, leaving about 1/2 inch at the base. Brush insides with lemon juice.
- In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sour cream, sugar, egg, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt. Blend until creamy and lump-free.
- Spoon cheesecake filling evenly into each apple cavity, filling just below the rim. Tap gently to settle filling.
- In a small bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon. Stir until mixture resembles wet sand. Add nuts if using.
- Sprinkle graham cracker topping over each stuffed apple, pressing lightly.
- Arrange apples in baking dish and bake for 35-40 minutes, until apples are tender and topping is golden brown. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly.
- Let apples cool for 10-15 minutes before serving. Drizzle with caramel sauce or add whipped cream if desired.
Notes
Use firm apples like Granny Smith for best results. For gluten-free, substitute gluten-free graham crackers. Filling consistency should be thick; chill briefly if runny. Tent with foil if topping browns too quickly. Apples can be made ahead and reheated. Add nuts to topping for extra crunch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 stuffed apple
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 15
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 42
- Fiber: 5
- Protein: 5
Keywords: cheesecake stuffed apples, baked apples, fall dessert, easy dessert, apple cheesecake, graham cracker topping, autumn recipes