Easy baked apple dessert (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ For the apples
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4 medium Gala or Fuji apples, carefully cored
→ For the cheesecake filling
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4 oz cream cheese (half a block), softened to room temperature
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1/4 cup white sugar
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1 large egg at room temperature
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1/4 cup caramel sauce, plus extra for drizzling
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1 tsp pure vanilla extract
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1/2 cup walnuts, roughly chopped, plus extra for garnish
→ For garnish
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Graham cracker crumbs
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Extra caramel sauce for drizzling
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Extra chopped walnuts
# Instructions:
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Heat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Find a baking dish around 8×8 inches that can comfortably fit all four apples with a little space between them.
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In a bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until they're really fluffy and light - this should take about 2-3 minutes with an electric mixer. Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl so everything gets mixed evenly.
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Add your room temperature egg to the cream cheese mixture and beat until it's completely mixed in. Then pour in the caramel sauce and vanilla extract, and give it another good mix.
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Gently stir in the chopped walnuts until they're evenly distributed throughout the filling.
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Place your cored apples in the baking dish. If the cores seem too small to fit much filling, carefully use a small knife to widen the openings, but be careful not to cut too close to the edges. Generously spoon the cheesecake filling into each apple, letting it overflow a little at the top.
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Bake the stuffed apples for 20-25 minutes. You'll know they're done when the filling is mostly set - it might still jiggle slightly when moved but should feel firm when gently touched.
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Serve these beauties while they're still warm. Drizzle with extra caramel sauce and sprinkle with some more chopped walnuts and graham cracker crumbs for that perfect finishing touch.
# Notes:
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These cheesecake stuffed apples offer a delightful twist on traditional baked apples, combining the warmth of baked fruit with creamy cheesecake filling.
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Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They're delicious cold, but you can also warm them slightly in the microwave before serving.
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For a similar treat, try making cheesecake stuffed peaches when peaches are in season!