Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium apples (Honeycrisp, Gala, or Fuji recommended)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Wash and core the apples, removing most of the flesh but leaving about 1/2 inch at the bottom to create a "bowl".
- Step 2: In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth and creamy. Stir in the vanilla extract.
- Step 3: In a separate small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and cinnamon.
- Step 4: Spoon the cream cheese mixture into the cored apples, filling them to the top.
- Step 5: Sprinkle the graham cracker crumb mixture evenly over the cream cheese filling in each apple.
- Step 6: Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is lightly golden. Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Store leftover cheesecake-stuffed apples in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; cover loosely to prevent the apples from drying out.
- For a warm and gooey treat, gently reheat individual apples in the microwave for 30-60 seconds.
- Serve these delightful stuffed apples with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
- To prevent the apple bottoms from burning, add a tablespoon of water to the bottom of the baking dish before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American