Description
Classic Apple Cheesecake Bites merge sweet Granny Smith apples with creamy cheesecake filling for an irresistible dessert. Warm spices and rich textures make this simple recipe a family favorite you’ll want to share.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 8 oz (226 g) cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup (60 g) graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup (50 g) sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 2 tbsps (28 g) butter, melted
Instructions
- Preparation: Ignite the oven to a precise 375°F, creating an ideal baking sanctuary for the delectable dessert.
- Apple Transformation: Gently core the apples, preserving a sturdy base while creating a hollow sanctuary for the creamy filling, ensuring structural integrity.
- Cheesecake Mixture: Whip cream cheese with sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon into a silky-smooth fusion, blending ingredients until perfectly integrated and lump-free.
- Filling and Topping: Lavishly fill each apple cavity with the velvety cheesecake mixture, then crown with a crisp graham cracker blend crafted from crushed crackers, melted butter, and a hint of cinnamon.
- Flavor Enhancement: Splash fresh lemon juice across the apple surfaces to prevent oxidation and introduce a bright, zesty dimension to the dessert.
- Baking Finale: Slide the prepared apples into the preheated oven, allowing them to bake for 25-30 minutes until the fruit softens and the filling sets with a delicate, creamy consistency, transforming into a golden-kissed masterpiece.
Notes
- Choose Apple Perfection: Select firm, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith that hold their shape during baking and provide a balanced tartness against the sweet cheesecake filling.
- Prevent Core Collapse: Leave a thick apple base when coring to prevent filling leakage and maintain structural integrity during the baking process.
- Master Filling Consistency: Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for smooth blending, avoiding lumps and creating a silky, uniform cheesecake mixture.
- Preserve Apple Freshness: Immediately drizzle lemon juice after coring to prevent oxidation and browning, maintaining the apples’ vibrant appearance and fresh flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 38 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg