Cheesecake Stuffed Baked Apples





INGREDIENTS
  • 6 apples (I used gala apples)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • optional: graham cracker crumbs, caramel sauce, pecans
INSTRUCTIONS
  1. Chop the tops of the apples off and scoop out the insides. Discard the core and seeds.
  2. In a medium bowl cream together cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Mix in vanilla, egg, and cinnamon until smooth. Fill each of the apples ⅔ full with the cheesecake mixture.
  3. Place filled apples on a baking sheet (make sure they aren't touching) and bake at 350 for 20-25 minutes until cheesecake filling is set. Transfer to a plate and place in the fridge until completely cooled.
  4. Serve apples at room temperature or chilled. If desired, top with caramel sauce, graham cracker crumbs, and pecans.
NOTES
*recipe prep time does not include cooling time which is 1-3 hours

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