Stuffed Cheesecake Apple Pies (Print)

Crispy fried pies with creamy cheesecake and spiced apple filling, dusted in cinnamon sugar for a perfect handheld treat.

# Ingredients:

→ Apple Filling

01 - 2 apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)

02 - 2 tablespoons butter

03 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar

04 - ½ teaspoon cinnamon

05 - Pinch of nutmeg

06 - 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water

→ Cheesecake Filling

07 - 4 ounces cream cheese, softened

08 - 2 tablespoons sugar

09 - ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

→ Assembly

10 - 1 pack refrigerated pie crusts, biscuit dough, or empanada wrappers

11 - Oil for frying

12 - Cinnamon sugar (¼ cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon)

13 - Optional: caramel sauce or powdered sugar for topping

# Steps:

01 - In a small pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook until apples are tender, about 5–7 minutes. Stir in the cornstarch slurry and cook for another 1–2 minutes until thickened. Let the mixture cool.

02 - In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. Chill the mixture for easier handling.

03 - Roll out pie crust or flatten dough circles to about 4–5 inches in diameter. Place a spoonful of cheesecake filling and a spoonful of apple filling in the center. Fold the dough into a half-moon shape and seal the edges with a fork. Brush the edges with egg wash or water if needed to help seal.

04 - Heat 1–2 inches of oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Fry the pies for 2–3 minutes on each side or until deep golden brown. Drain on paper towels.

05 - While still warm, toss the fried pies in cinnamon sugar. Serve as is or drizzle with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar, as desired.

# Additional Notes:

01 - Use canned apple pie filling and pre-made cheesecake dip to save time.

02 - For an air fryer version, brush the pies with butter and air fry at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.

03 - Assemble the pies in advance, freeze them, and fry directly from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the frying time.

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