Description
A warm and cozy fall dessert featuring crisp apples stuffed with creamy cheesecake filling, topped with a buttery graham cracker crumble, and baked until tender. These Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples deliver all the indulgence of cheesecake without the fuss, making them perfect for autumn gatherings, weeknight treats, or festive dinners.
Ingredients
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4 medium apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), approx. 680 g
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8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
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1/4 cup (50 g) granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
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1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
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1 tsp (2.6 g) ground cinnamon, divided
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1 tbsp (15 ml) lemon juice
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1/2 cup (50 g) graham cracker crumbs
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2 tbsp (28 g) unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
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Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
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Wash and core apples, keeping the bottom intact to form cups.
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon until smooth.
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Fill each apple with cheesecake mixture, pressing gently.
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In another bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and remaining cinnamon.
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Sprinkle and press crumb mixture onto tops of apples.
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Arrange apples in a baking dish and drizzle with lemon juice.
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Bake for 25–30 minutes until apples are tender but not mushy.
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Cool slightly and serve warm, optionally with ice cream or caramel sauce.
Notes
Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp to prevent collapsing.
For tangier filling, add lemon zest to the cream cheese mixture.
Make gluten-free by using GF graham crackers.
Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
Slice a small piece off the bottom of apples so they sit flat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American