Description
Indulge in these delightful Stuffed Cheesecake Fried Apple Pies that offer a crispy exterior with a creamy, sweet interior. Perfect for a fall dessert or a special treat any time of the year!
Ingredients
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For the Pies:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts), softened
- 1 cup apple pie filling, chopped
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
For the Cinnamon Sugar Coating:
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Prepare the Fillings: Mix chopped apple pie filling with cinnamon. In a separate bowl, combine cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the Pies: Roll out pie crusts, cut into circles. Fill each circle with cheesecake and apple fillings, fold, and seal edges.
- Fry the Pies: Heat oil, fry pies until golden brown on both sides. Drain on paper towels.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Toss warm pies in a mixture of granulated sugar and cinnamon.
Notes
- You can use homemade apple filling for a personalized touch.
- For a healthier option, bake the pies at 400°F for 15–18 minutes instead of frying.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg
