Description
These Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples are the perfect balance of creamy and crisp. Filled with a sweet cream cheese mixture and baked to perfection, they make a deliciously indulgent dessert, especially when drizzled with rich caramel sauce. A must-try treat for any apple lover!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 large apples
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Prepare the Apples: Cut the top off each apple and core the inside, making room for the filling.
- Make the Cheesecake Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth.
- Add the Pecans: Stir in the chopped pecans until evenly distributed.
- Stuff the Apples: Stuff each apple with the cream cheese mixture.
- Bake: Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is set.
- Serve: Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
- You can substitute the pecans with other nuts like walnuts or almonds if desired.
- Serve with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or whipped cream for an extra indulgent treat.
- For a slightly caramelized topping, you can broil the apples for 1-2 minutes after baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes