To make cheesecake stuffed apples , it is essential to have the right ingredients and carefully follow the preparation steps. Here is a detailed guide:
Ingredients
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- 4 red apples (firm and sweet)
- 250g cream cheese (such as Philadelphia)
- 1 egg
- 2 tablespoons of powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla essence
- 1 pinch of cinnamon
- Juice and zest of 1/2 lemon
- 3 amaretti (for decoration and crunch)
- 20 g hazelnuts (coarsely chopped)
- 25 g of sugar (for the brittle)
- A few drops of lemon juice (for the crunch)
- 1 teaspoon water
- Pretzel sticks (optional, for a creative touch)
- Mint (optional, for garnish)
- Honey (for a sweet finishing touch)
- Kitchen tools needed:
- Sharp knife and spoon (for hollowing out the apples)
- Bowls for mixing ingredients
- Electric whisk or beater
- Baking tray
- Baking paper
Instructions
- Preparing the apples:
- Hollowing out the apples: Cut the top off each apple and carefully remove the core and some of the pulp, creating a cavity large enough for the filling. Be sure not to pierce the skin to avoid leakage during cooking.
- Preparing the cheesecake filling:
- Mix the ingredients: In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, egg, powdered sugar, vanilla essence, cinnamon and grated lemon peel. Mix until smooth.
- Assembly:
- Filling the apples: Spread the filling into the cavities of the apples, filling them to the edge.
- Prepare the brittle: In a saucepan, melt the sugar with the water and a few drops of lemon juice until you get a golden caramel. Add the chopped hazelnuts, mix well and pour the mixture onto baking paper. Let it cool and solidify, then break the brittle into small pieces.
- Cooking:
- Bake the apples: Place the stuffed apples on a baking tray lined with baking paper and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for about 25-30 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the filling is lightly golden.
- Decoration:
- Garnish the apples: Once baked, decorate the apples with the pieces of hazelnut brittle and crushed amaretti. For a creative touch, insert a pretzel stick into the top of each apple and add a mint leaf. Finally, drizzle a little honey to complete the dessert.
Notes
By following these steps, you can prepare delicious cheesecake stuffed apples , perfect for surprising your guests during the holidays.
