Description
A mouthwatering dessert mashup that combines the warm, cinnamon-spiced flavor of fried apple pie with a rich cheesecake filling, all wrapped in golden, crispy pastry. Perfect for indulgent cravings or a festive treat!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 crusts), softened
- 1 1/2 cups apple pie filling, chopped
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water
- Optional: cinnamon sugar (for coating)
Instructions
- In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Set aside.
- Roll out pie crusts on a lightly floured surface. Cut out circles using a large biscuit cutter or bowl (about 4 inches wide).
- Spoon about 1 tsp of cheesecake filling and 1 tbsp of chopped apple pie filling into the center of each circle.
- Fold over to form a half-moon shape and seal the edges by pressing with a fork. Mix egg and water for egg wash and brush edges to help seal if needed.
- Heat 2 inches of vegetable oil in a deep skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry pies in batches for 2–3 minutes per side, or until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and, if desired, toss warm pies in cinnamon sugar for extra flavor.
- Serve warm or cooled, optionally drizzled with caramel sauce or dusted with powdered sugar.
Notes
- You can use homemade pie dough and fresh apple filling if preferred.
- Try baking instead of frying for a lighter version: bake at 375°F (190°C) for 18–20 minutes.
- These pies freeze well after assembly—just fry or bake from frozen, adding extra cook time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg