Spiced Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples with Cranberries

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Spiced Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples with Cranberry Bliss bring the warmth of autumn to your table. This vegetarian dessert features tender baked apples filled with a luscious cheesecake mixture, enhanced by the tartness of dried cranberries. Perfect for a cozy evening, it pairs beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

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Overview

This delightful dessert combines the warmth of baked apples with a creamy, spiced cheesecake filling, accented by the tartness of dried cranberries. Perfect for a cozy night in, this treat is best served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Dairy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 1

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 Whole apple, peeled or sliced as desired
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 1 Pinch nutmeg, ground
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) sugar, white
• 2 Tablespoons (tbsp) cream cheese, softened
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) cranberries, dried
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) lemon zest, zested (optional)
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract, divided (optional)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Cut the stem out of the apple and carefully hollow out the center, ensuring it is about 1 1/2 inches wide without piercing through the bottom.
3. In a small bowl, combine the ground cinnamon, nutmeg, and white sugar. Set aside half of this mixture.
4. In another bowl, mix the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture with the softened cream cheese, dried cranberries, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until well combined.
5. Sprinkle a small amount of the reserved cinnamon-sugar mixture into the hollowed apple cavity. Fill the cavity with the cream cheese mixture, mounding slightly on top. Sprinkle the remaining cinnamon-sugar mixture over the top.
6. Place the stuffed apple in a small baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until the apple is tender and can be easily pierced with a fork.
7. Allow the apple to cool slightly before serving. For an extra indulgent touch, serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Enjoy your homemade Spiced Cheesecake-Stuffed Baked Apples with Cranberry Bliss!