Description
Warm baked apples filled with creamy cheesecake, cinnamon, and brown sugar create a comforting dessert perfect for autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- A pinch of nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- Zest of half a lemon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon melted butter
- Extra cinnamon for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Wash the apples and slice off the tops.
- Scoop out the core and some flesh to create a bowl for the filling.
- Beat the cream cheese in a bowl until smooth.
- Add in the sugar, vanilla, lemon juice, and zest; mix until creamy.
- Incorporate the egg and blend smoothly.
- Fold in the cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Spoon the filling into each apple, leaving space at the top.
- Mix brown sugar, melted butter, and cinnamon; sprinkle over filled apples.
- Bake covered for 20-25 minutes, then uncover and bake for an additional 15-20 minutes until tender.
- Serve warm with whipped cream or ice cream.
Notes
For a twist, top with warm caramel sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 apple
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, baked apples, dessert, autumn recipe, family favorite