I love baked apples. They’re tender yet sturdy, and you can fill them with lovely loads of raisins, spices and nuts. Since my girl is allergic to nuts, I needed to find something different. Ta-da! Cheesecake Baked Apples!
I used Gala apples, and I would suggest you use either Galas or Fujis. You can top these with whatever you like – nuts, crumbled cookies, or even ice cream! We kept it simple and added some whipped cream.
You know a dessert is a winner when it suddenly grows quiet in the dining room. My girls were so serious eating these healthy treats they stopped their near-constant girl chatter. Try these easy baked apples today!
Cheesecake Baked Apples
Ingredients:
- 6 apples (use Gala or Fuji)
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon (I added a little ground nutmeg, too)
Directions:
- Slice off the top of the apples. With a knife, cut out the core and scoop out the apple flesh. You want to leave at least 1/4 inch of apple “wall.” Make sure you don’t cut through the bottom!
- In a bowl, blend together the cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, egg, and cinnamon. If you like, you can add a little bit of the scooped-out apple flesh; just chop it up and stir it in. Fill the apples about 3/4 full.
- Bake for about 20 minutes in a 350*F oven. Remove and chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
Explore, experiment, enjoy! — Dana
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