Cheesecake Stuffed Apple Pies (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ Apple Filling
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2 chopped apples (Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), skin removed and cut into chunks
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2 tablespoons melted butter
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2 tablespoons light brown sugar
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½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
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Small bit of nutmeg (if you want)
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1 teaspoon cornstarch stirred with 1 tablespoon water
→ Cheesecake Filling
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4 ounces room temperature cream cheese
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2 tablespoons white sugar
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½ teaspoon vanilla flavoring
→ Assembly
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1 package store-bought pie crusts, biscuit dough, or ready-made empanada wrappers
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Cooking oil for deep frying
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Sweet coating (¼ cup sugar mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon)
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Extra toppings if you like: caramel drizzle or sugar dust
# How to Make It:
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Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium flame. Toss in apple chunks with brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg if using. Cook till apples get soft, around 5–7 minutes. Add your cornstarch mix and stir for another minute or two until it thickens up. Set aside to cool down.
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Grab a bowl and combine cream cheese with sugar and vanilla. Mix until it's smooth with no lumps. Pop it in the fridge so it firms up a bit.
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Stretch out your dough into circles about 4–5 inches across. Drop a spoonful of the cheese mix and then some apple filling in the middle. Fold the dough over to make half-moons and press edges with a fork. You can wet the edges with water or egg to help them stick together.
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Warm up 1–2 inches of oil in a pan until it reaches 350°F (175°C). Drop your pies in and fry them until they turn golden brown on both sides, about 2–3 minutes per side. Let them drain on some paper towels.
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While they're still hot, roll the pies in your cinnamon sugar mix. Eat them plain or add some caramel sauce or powdered sugar on top if you'd like.
# Additional Tips:
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You can cut corners with store-bought apple filling and premade cheesecake dip.
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Got an air fryer? Just coat the pies with butter and cook at 375°F for 8–10 minutes.
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Make these ahead of time and stick them in the freezer. You can fry them frozen, just cook a bit longer.