Description
Stuffed Cheesecake Fried Apple Pies are the ultimate dessert delight, uniting a flaky, golden crust with a luscious filling of spiced apples and creamy cheesecake. Each bite delivers a perfect blend of sweetness and warmth, making these pies an irresistible treat for any occasion. Whether served at gatherings or enjoyed as a late-night snack, they promise to be a standout favorite that brings joy to every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 package (1 lb) puff pastry sheets
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Oil for frying
Instructions
- 1. Prepare the apples: Toss diced apples with sugar and cinnamon in a bowl; set aside.
- 2. Make the cheesecake filling: Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth; optionally add vanilla extract.
- 3. Assemble the pies: Roll out puff pastry, cut into squares, place apple filling and cheesecake filling on one half, fold, and seal edges.
- 4. Fry the pies: Heat oil in a skillet to 350°F (175°C). Brush pies with egg wash and fry until golden brown on both sides (about 3 minutes each).
- 5. Serve warm: Dust with powdered sugar if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie (100g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg