Description
These Stuffed Cheesecake Fried Apple Pies are a delightful twist on classic hand pies, combining creamy cheesecake filling with sweet apple pie in a crispy fried shell. Perfect for a special dessert or indulgent snack!
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pies:
- 1 package refrigerated pie crusts (2 rounds)
- 1 cup apple pie filling, chopped into small pieces
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Optional Toppings:
- Powdered sugar
- Cinnamon sugar
- Caramel drizzle
Instructions
- Filling Preparation: In a small bowl, mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pie Assembly: Roll out pie crusts on a floured surface, cut into rounds. Place cream cheese filling and apple pie filling on each round, fold over, seal edges, and crimp with a fork.
- Frying: Brush pies with egg wash. Fry in oil until golden brown on both sides.
- Serving: Dust with powdered sugar, cinnamon sugar, or drizzle with caramel before serving.
Notes
- For a baked version, brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 minutes.
- Best enjoyed warm, but can be stored in the fridge and reheated in the oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini pie
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
