APPLE-CHERRY CREAM CHEESE PIE

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A layer of sweetened cream cheese topped with a tart fruit filling makes this apple cherry cheese pie popular with family, friends and co-workers. It won the blue ribbon at a local fair. -Donna L. Rettew, Jonestown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
6 to 8 tablespoons ice water
FILLING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
9 cups thinly sliced peeled McIntosh apples (about 11 medium)
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) pitted tart cherries, drained
2 tablespoons butter

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar and salt; cut in butter until crumbly. Gradually add ice water, tossing with a fork until dough holds together when pressed. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 1 hour or overnight., Preheat oven to 425°. For filling, in a small bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar and vanilla until blended. In a large bowl, toss apples with flour, pie spice, salt and remaining sugar. Stir in cherries., On a lightly floured surface, roll one half of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. pie plate. Trim pastry even with rim., Spread cream cheese mixture onto bottom of pastry. Add apple mixture; dot with butter. Roll remaining dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle. Place over filling. Trim, seal and flute edge. Cut slits in top., Bake 45-50 minutes or until crust is golden brown and filling is bubbly. Cover top loosely with foil during the last 10-15 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

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Colton Nation
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I made this pie for my husband's birthday, and he loved it. He said it was the best pie I had ever made.


Michael Swift
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This pie is a little bit tart, but I like that. It is a nice change from the usual sweet pies.


Vantazia Paglinawan
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This is the best apple cherry cream cheese pie recipe I have ever found. I will definitely be making it again and again.


Mayleen L S
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I made this pie for a bake sale, and it sold out quickly. Everyone loved it!


Michael Akuamoah
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover apples and cherries.


Rifat
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I made this pie for my kids, and they loved it. They especially liked the creamy filling.


bertrand tchibinda
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This pie is perfect for a summer picnic. It is light and refreshing, and it travels well.


moskan singa
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I used a pre-made graham cracker crust to save time. The pie still turned out great.


Imthiyaz Abdhulrahman
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I made this pie for a potluck, and it was a big hit. Everyone loved the combination of apples, cherries, and cream cheese.


Krishna Karmoker
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This pie is a little bit time-consuming to make, but it is worth it. The end result is a delicious and beautiful pie.


Saada Rajab Ally
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This is a great pie to make for a special occasion. It is beautiful and delicious.


Rmzan Khan
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I added a little bit of cinnamon to the filling, and it gave the pie a nice warm flavor.


Sajad Miya
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This pie is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. The apples and cherries complement each other perfectly.


Praise Agashu
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I used frozen cherries in this pie, and it turned out really well. The cherries were still tart, but they also had a nice sweetness to them.


Teddy Sandile
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This recipe is very easy to follow, and the pie turned out great. I will definitely be making it again.


Noor Hassan
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I made this pie for my family, and they all loved it. The only problem was that it didn't last very long!


Praisealujah Discipleship
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I'm not a huge fan of cream cheese pies, but this one was really good. The crust was nice and flaky, and the filling was creamy and flavorful.


Epunam philip
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This is the best apple cherry cream cheese pie I have ever had. The crust is perfect, and the filling is creamy and delicious.


Rahim Badsha
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I made this pie for a party last weekend, and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, and I even got asked for the recipe.


tajamal awan
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This Apple Cherry Cream Cheese Pie is the perfect summer dessert. It is light, refreshing, and easy to make. The crust is made with graham crackers, and the filling is made with cream cheese, apples, cherries, and sugar. I topped my pie with whipped