Description
Indulge in the delightful fusion of flavors with Stuffed Cheesecake Fried Apple Pies. These crispy pastries feature a luscious cheesecake filling surrounded by tender caramelized apples, all enveloped in a flaky puff pastry. Perfect for any occasion, each bite transports you back to childhood memories of sweet treats at Grandma’s house. Serve them warm, dusted with powdered sugar for an irresistible dessert experience that will impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled and sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 14 oz), thawed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar (for dusting)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
Instructions
- Prepare the apple filling: In a pan over medium heat, sauté sliced apples with 2 tbsp sugar and cinnamon until tender and slightly caramelized (about 5-7 minutes). Set aside.
- Make the cheesecake mixture: In a bowl, blend cream cheese, remaining sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Assemble the pies: Roll out puff pastry and cut into circles. Place a dollop of cheesecake filling and a few apple slices in the center of each circle.
- Seal the pies: Fold over the pastry and crimp edges tightly with a fork to prevent leaking.
- Fry the pies: Heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat. Fry stuffed pies until golden brown on both sides (3-4 minutes per side).
- Finish and serve: Drain on paper towels, dust with powdered sugar, and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg