By Miyeilis Flores
Sep 22, 2023, 11:28 AM EDT
Baked apples have a delicate sweet flavor, but they are not necessarily the dessert that everyone will love. However, if we take this fruit as an edible container waiting to be filled with fillings, it can become a delight.
A baked apple with a simple filling of raisins and walnuts could be an option, however, if we try a cheesecake filling, it can go to the next level in terms of the mixture of flavors.
It is a combination of well-prepared, sugary apples combined with the creamy texture of the cheesecake.
Its preparation is so easy, the first thing that is recommended is to use firm apples, such as Pink Lady, Gala or Granny Smith, indicates Tasting Table.
Then we proceed to remove the center of the apple, to leave it hollow, making sure to remove the core and seeds, and leaving a thickness of approximately ½ inch on the walls of the apple. Afterwards, lemon juice is rubbed on it to prevent it from darkening due to the effects of oxidation.
The cheesecake filling is perfectly combinable with other flavors and textures such as pumpkin spice to caramel, or any flavor that you want to combine with baked apples.
Step by step of baked apples
To prepare four baked apples, with lemon pie filling, you will need 8 ounces of cream cheese, ¼ to ½ cup sugar, one egg, and a little vanilla extract; Mix everything very well until you obtain a cream.
Once you have the cream you can add any additional flavors you want, like pumpkin pie spice, almond extract or even a little citrus zest.
With the preparation ready, add it to the apples, without reaching the edges, it is recommended to leave a space so that the filling does not overflow, and leave it in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25 to 30 minutes.
When serving, you can add nuts, maple syrup, caramel syrup or ground cookies, which makes them a delicious dessert.
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