Description
Stuffed Cheesecake Fried Apple Pies are crispy handheld desserts filled with a rich cheesecake mixture and warm cinnamon apples, offering a fusion of apple pie and creamy cheesecake flavors in each bite.
Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie dough or pastry sheets
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple pie filling (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Oil for frying (canola or vegetable recommended)
- Optional: caramel sauce for drizzling
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth to create the cheesecake layer.
- Roll out pie dough on a floured surface and cut into circles or rectangles.
- Spoon a small amount of cheesecake filling in the center of each dough piece, then top with apple pie filling.
- Fold the dough over to form a pocket and seal the edges with a fork.
- Brush tops with beaten egg for browning.
- Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°F and fry the pies in batches, about 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and toss in a mixture of cinnamon and sugar while warm.
- Let cool slightly before serving and optionally drizzle with caramel sauce.
Notes
- Add nutmeg or allspice to apple filling for extra flavor.
- Try pineapple or peach filling for a fruity variation.
- Use crescent roll dough for a quicker option.
- Store in the fridge for up to 3 days; reheat in air fryer or oven.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
