Description
These stuffed cheesecake fried apple pies are a decadent treat featuring a creamy cinnamon-spiced cheesecake filling mixed with sweet apple pie filling, encased in crispy fried dough. Perfectly golden and drizzled with caramel sauce or dusted with powdered sugar, these hand-held pies are a delightful dessert or snack that combines the best of apple pie and cheesecake in a portable fried format.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 1 cup Apple pie filling, chopped small
- 1 cup Cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp Powdered sugar
- 1 tsp Cinnamon
Dough
- 1 package Refrigerated pie dough or biscuit dough
For Frying and Garnish
- As needed Oil for frying (vegetable or canola oil recommended)
- Caramel sauce (For drizzling)
- Powdered sugar (For dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and cinnamon. Mix until smooth and creamy. Gently fold in the chopped apple pie filling until well combined to create a delicious cheesecake-apple mixture.
- Roll Out the Dough: Roll out the refrigerated pie dough on a lightly floured surface to about 1/4 inch thickness to prepare it for cutting.
- Cut Dough Circles: Using a round cutter or a glass, cut out circles approximately 4 to 5 inches in diameter from the rolled dough.
- Add the Filling: Place a generous tablespoon of the cheesecake apple mixture in the center of each dough circle, being careful not to overfill to avoid leakage during frying.
- Seal the Pies: Fold the dough over the filling to create a half-moon shape. Press the edges firmly to seal and crimp the edges with a fork for a decorative and tight seal.
- Heat the Oil: In a deep pan, heat enough oil over medium heat to fully submerge the pies for frying. The oil should be hot but not smoking.
- Fry the Pies: Carefully add the stuffed pies to the hot oil in batches. Fry each side for about 2 to 3 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Remove the pies and drain them on paper towels to remove excess oil.
- Serve: Drizzle the fried apple pies with caramel sauce or dust with powdered sugar before serving. Enjoy warm for the best taste and texture.
Notes
- Do not overfill the pies to prevent the filling from leaking during frying.
- Make sure the oil temperature is consistent to achieve even golden browning.
- Use a slotted spoon or spider to safely remove pies from hot oil.
- Serve these pies warm for the best flavor and melty filling.
- Refrigerate any leftovers and reheat in the oven for crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
