Warm, tender baked apples filled with a creamy cheesecake center, topped with brown sugar crumble and a drizzle of caramel for the ultimate fall-inspired indulgence.
Author:Asma
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:30 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Yield:4 servings 1x
Category:Dessert
Method:Baking
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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4 large apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji work well)
8oz cream cheese, softened
1/4cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg yolk
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
Crumble Topping:
1/3cup brown sugar
1/4cup all-purpose flour
1/4cup rolled oats
1/2 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp cold unsalted butter, cubed
Optional Garnish:
Caramel sauce, for drizzling
Crushed graham crackers or nuts
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking dish with parchment paper.
Slice the tops off apples and scoop out the core and some flesh to make room for filling.
In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, egg yolk, and cinnamon until smooth and creamy.
Spoon the cheesecake mixture into the hollowed apples, filling about 3/4 full.
In another bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, oats, and cinnamon. Cut in butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Sprinkle crumble over each filled apple generously.
Bake for 25–30 minutes, until apples are tender and the topping is golden brown.
Let cool slightly, then drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.
Notes
Choose firm apples to maintain shape during baking.