Ingredients
Scale
The key to this dish lies in selecting the right ingredients, allowing each flavor to shine through naturally. For the best results, choose firm, tart apples that can hold their shape during baking. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 6 large apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 2 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
Feel free to experiment with different apple varieties or add a pinch of nutmeg for extra warmth.
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Using a melon baller or small spoon, core the apples, leaving the bottom intact to create a well for the filling.
- In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Add the cinnamon and graham cracker crumbs to the cream cheese mixture, stirring until well combined.
- Spoon the cheesecake filling into each cored apple, packing it in gently.
- Brush the tops of the apples with melted butter and sprinkle with additional graham cracker crumbs if desired.
- Place the apples in the prepared baking dish, drizzle with lemon juice, and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
