Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples
These warm, oven-baked apples are filled with creamy cheesecake and finished with a buttery graham cracker topping—cinnamon-spiced and tender, they’re the ultimate cozy dessert for autumn or any sweet craving!
Ingredients
- 4 firm apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon divided
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tbsp butter melted
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and core apples, keeping bottoms intact.
- Mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
- Fill apples with cream cheese mixture.
- Mix graham crumbs, butter, and 1/2 tsp cinnamon.
- Top each apple with crumb mixture.
- Place in baking dish, drizzle with lemon juice.
- See full steps with tips & photos → https://p4pd.org/cheesecake-stuffed-baked-apples/
Notes
Apple Choice: Granny Smith offers tart contrast, while Honeycrisp adds natural sweetness.
Graham Swap: Try crushed gingersnaps or vanilla wafers for a fun twist.
Serve It Up: Delicious with a scoop of vanilla ice cream or freshly whipped cream.
Make Ahead: Prep apples and filling in advance—assemble and bake just before serving.