Description
This dessert is cozy and elegant all at once—crisp baked apples filled with a creamy cheesecake center, topped with a sprinkle of cinnamon-sugar crunch. Warm, comforting, and just sweet enough, it’s a show-stopping treat that feels fancy without the fuss.
Ingredients
4 large firm apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith work well)
8 oz cream cheese, softened
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
½ tsp cinnamon
¼ cup crushed graham crackers or granola
1 tbsp butter, melted
Optional: caramel drizzle or whipped cream for topping
Instructions
Prep apples: Core apples, scooping out centers to make a cavity for filling. Place in a baking dish.
Make cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, egg yolk, and cinnamon until smooth.
Fill apples: Spoon cheesecake mixture into each apple cavity.
Top: Mix crushed graham crackers with melted butter. Sprinkle over the filled apples.
Bake: Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until apples are tender and filling is set.
Serve: Enjoy warm, topped with caramel or whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 320 / Serving
- Sugar: 28g / Serving
- Fat: 18g / Serving
- Carbohydrates: 35g / Serving
- Fiber: 4g / Serving
- Protein: 4g / Serving