Wash your apples thoroughly. Use an apple corer or a small knife to carefully remove the cores, making sure to leave the bottoms intact to create a little well for the delicious cheesecake filling.
Mix the Cheesecake Filling:
In a medium-sized bowl, blend together the softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and 1/2 tsp of cinnamon. Mix until the texture is smooth and creamy with no lumps remaining.
Stuff the Apples:
Spoon the creamy cheesecake mixture into the hollowed-out apples, pressing down gently to ensure the filling is packed snugly. Fill each apple right up to the top.
Prepare the Graham Cracker Topping:
In another bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs with the melted butter and a sprinkle of cinnamon. Stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs, ready to add a delicious crunchy topping.
Top the Apples:
Generously sprinkle the graham cracker crumb mixture over the cheesecake-stuffed apples. Press lightly to help the crumbs adhere well to the filling.
Bake:
Place the stuffed apples in a baking dish. Drizzle a bit of lemon juice over the tops to enhance the flavor and keep them from browning too much. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the cheesecake filling has set perfectly.
Cool and Serve:
Let the apples cool for a few minutes once baked. This allows the filling to firm up slightly, making it perfect for serving warm.
Prep Time: 15 minutes | Cook Time: 30 minutes | Total Time: 45 minutes | Servings:
