Best 6 Apple Cream Cheese Pie Recipes

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Do you crave a scrumptious and creamy dessert that will tantalize your taste buds? Look no further than the classic apple cream cheese pie, a delightful treat that combines the sweet and tangy flavors of apples with the rich and velvety texture of cream cheese. With its flaky crust and creamy filling, this pie is sure to become a favorite among both novice bakers and experienced dessert enthusiasts. Let's explore some of the best recipes and tips to help you create a mouthwatering apple cream cheese pie that will be the star of any gathering.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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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APPLE CREAM CHEESE PIE



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With just a handful of ingredients and a topping of apples, this smooth and fluffy, cream-cheese pie will put you at the head of the class with your family! The recipe is a favorite with Linda Duncan in Junction City, Oregon. You'll see why! LINDA'S TIP: "For a little tarter taste, try cherry pie filling with this pie. It's delicious!"

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
1 graham cracker crust (9 inches)
1-3/4 cups apple pie filling
Dash ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and confectioners' sugar until smooth. Beat in vanilla. Fold in whipped topping. , Pour into crust. Top with pie filling; sprinkle with cinnamon. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

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APPLE-CREAM CHEESE PIE



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I found this in a local newspaper and fell in love with it. It was unlike any pie I ever had. Fabulous! This recipe came from Pillsbury.

Provided by BethHallKelley

Categories     Pie

Time 1h20m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 (15 ounce) package pillsbury refrigerator pie dough (softened as directed on box)
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
1/4 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
3 cups thinly sliced peeled apples (3 med.)
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old fashioned oats
3/4 teaspoon apple pie spice
1 cup butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 450 degrees.
  • Make pie crust as directed on box for one-crust pie shell, using 9" glass pie pan, except DON'T prick crust.
  • Bake 9-11 minute or until light brown. If crust fluffs up gently push down with fork.
  • Reduce oven temp to 350.
  • In a small bowl, stir together streusel ingredients except butter until it looks like coarse crumbs. Set aside.
  • In a large bowl gently mix apple layer ingredients, set aside.
  • Mix cream cheese and sugar well. Beat in egg and vanilla and mix well.
  • Spread cream cheese mixture into pie shell. Add the apple slices evenly. Top with streusel mixture and top with small chunks of butter.
  • Bake 50-60 minutes, or until apples are tender and streusel is golden. You may need to cover the pie loosely with foil the last 15 minutes of baking to prevent over browning.
  • Let pie cool 1 hour prior to eating. Store pie in fridge.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776.2, Fat 50.2, SaturatedFat 24.4, Cholesterol 115.5, Sodium 565.8, Carbohydrate 76.5, Fiber 3.7, Sugar 40.5, Protein 7.7

CREAM CHEESE APPLE PIE QUESADILLA



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This is so good! The cream cheese melts into the apple pie filling, and tastes almost custardy. I usually use wheat tortillas and light cream cheese because that's what we have in the house.

Provided by 89240

Categories     Dessert

Time 5m

Yield 1 quesadilla

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 teaspoon butter, melted
1 medium white flour tortillas or 1 medium wheat flour tortilla
1 tablespoon cream cheese or 1 tablespoon light cream cheese
1/3 cup apple pie filling
cinnamon (optional)
whipped cream (optional)
powdered sugar (optional)
vanilla ice cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Spread cream cheese on one side of the tortilla, completely covering it, using more around the edges, as this will help seal in the pie filling.
  • Pour the filling on top of the cream cheese layer and cut apple slices into 1/2 inch pieces with a spoon or butterknife.
  • Sprinkle pie filling with cinnamon, if desired.
  • Fold tortilla over, gently pressing the edges to seal.
  • Brush one side with the melted butter, and put the tortilla, butter side down, into a skillet pre-heated to medium.
  • While that side is grilling, brush the unbuttered side with the remaining butter.
  • Grill until golden, flip, and grill the other side until golden.
  • Remove from skillet and serve with powdered sugar, whipped cream, ice cream, and additional cinnamon, if desired.

FRENCH APPLE PIE WITH CREAM CHEESE TOPPING



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Take a delicious French apple pie and gild the lily by topping it with a cream cheese layer!

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     European     French

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 16

¼ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup all-purpose flour
½ cup chopped walnuts
2 ½ cups diced apple without peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot water
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ½ cups sifted confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
  • Combine 1/4 cup butter, white sugar, egg, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda, flour, nuts, apples, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and hot water in the order given. (Batter will be thick). Pour into pie pan.
  • Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Serve with cream cheese frosting. To make frosting: mix cream cheese, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and sifted confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Can serve hot or warm. Also, can refrigerate and let cream cheese topping set up for a cold dessert.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 453.3 calories, Carbohydrate 67.6 g, Cholesterol 61.6 mg, Fat 19.6 g, Fiber 2.1 g, Protein 4.6 g, SaturatedFat 9.5 g, Sodium 313 mg, Sugar 52.6 g

HANNAH'S CREAM CHEESE CARAMEL APPLE PIE



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Caramel Apple Pie with a delicious twist! Named after my beautiful new niece, born on the same day I created this recipe.

Provided by Steve Hill

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Apple Pie Recipes

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
3 cups confectioners' sugar
½ cup packed brown sugar
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons ground nutmeg
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
6 cups thinly sliced apples
1 (2.5 ounce) package caramel apple circle
1 tablespoon turbinado sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Roll out pastry and set aside.
  • In a large bowl, blend cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and flour. Mix well. Add apples to cream cheese mixture and stir until apples are evenly coated. Add brown sugar mixture to apple mixture gradually, stirring after each addition.
  • Pour half of apple mixture into pastry-lined pie plate. Place caramel circle over top, then pour in remaining apple mixture. Cover with second pastry. Seal edges and cut steam vent in top. Sprinkle with coarse/turbinado sugar. Place pie on baking sheet covered with aluminum foil.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 45 minutes. If you notice overbrowning after 25 minutes, reduce heat to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 656.9 calories, Carbohydrate 103.9 g, Cholesterol 31.4 mg, Fat 25.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 5.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 344.5 mg, Sugar 74.8 g

Tips:

  • Use a food processor to combine the cream cheese and sugar. This will make the filling smooth and creamy.
  • Press the graham cracker crumbs firmly into the bottom of the pie plate. This will help the crust to hold together.
  • Bake the crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling. This will help to prevent the crust from becoming soggy.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before serving. This will help the filling to set properly.
  • Serve the pie with fresh fruit or whipped cream. This will add a delicious touch of sweetness and flavor.

Conclusion:

Apple cream cheese pie is a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and sweet apples, this pie is sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert, give this apple cream cheese pie recipe a try.

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