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Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples Recipe

Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples Recipe
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This Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples recipe offers a delightful blend of tart and sweet flavors, combining tender baked apples with a rich, creamy cheesecake filling. Perfect as a comforting dessert, it features a spiced graham cracker crust and a smooth cream cheese mixture, finished with a drizzle of caramel sauce for an irresistible treat.

Ingredients

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Filling

  • 1 pound full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon, divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon plus 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, divided

Apples & Topping

  • 8 large apples
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • Caramel sauce, for serving

Instructions

  1. Prepare Cream Cheese Mixture: Place 1 pound of cream cheese and crack 2 large eggs into a large bowl. Let them sit at room temperature for about 1 hour to soften the cream cheese, ensuring a smooth filling.
  2. Preheat Oven and Prep Apples: Arrange a rack in the middle of your oven and preheat to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Cut a 1/4 inch slice off the top of each of the 8 apples. Using a melon baller, hollow out the apples, leaving about 1/2 inch of flesh around the bottom and sides to maintain their shape.
  3. Prepare Butter Mixture for Apples: Melt 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter in a small bowl. Transfer 2 tablespoons of this melted butter into another bowl, add 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and mix well. Generously brush the inside of each hollowed apple with this spiced butter mixture, then place the apples on the prepared baking sheet.
  4. Make Graham Cracker Topping: To the remaining 2 tablespoons of melted butter, add 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs, stirring until combined. Spoon about a heaping teaspoon of this mixture into the bottom of each apple. Reserve the leftover graham cracker topping for garnish.
  5. Mix Cheesecake Filling: To the cream cheese and eggs in the bowl, add 3/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg. Beat the mixture until smooth and creamy.
  6. Fill the Apples: Carefully spoon the cheesecake filling into each apple, filling to about 1/2 inch from the top to allow room for expansion as they bake.
  7. Bake: Bake the apples in the preheated oven for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the cheesecake filling is golden brown on top. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
  8. Serve: Once cooled, sprinkle the remaining graham cracker mixture over the apples and drizzle with caramel sauce before serving for an extra indulgent touch.

Notes

  • Choose firm apples such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best baking results.
  • Allow cream cheese and eggs to come to room temperature to ensure a smooth filling.
  • Hollow apples carefully to avoid breaking the skin.
  • Baking times may vary slightly depending on your oven and the size of the apples.
  • For a festive variation, add chopped nuts or dried fruit to the graham cracker topping.
  • Leftover cheesecake filling can be used for dips or other desserts.
  • Serve the baked apples warm or at room temperature for best flavor.

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Keywords: baked apples, cheesecake stuffed apples, spiced baked apples, fall dessert, cream cheese dessert, caramel dessert

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