Description
Stuffed Cheesecake Fried Apple Pies are a decadent handheld dessert featuring a crispy fried crust filled with creamy cheesecake and spiced apple pie filling. Perfect for fall or any time you crave a comforting sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup apple pie filling, chopped
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts or biscuit dough
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Vegetable oil, for frying
- Powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Beat cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla extract together until smooth and creamy.
- Chop apple pie filling into small pieces and mix with ground cinnamon.
- Roll out pie crusts or biscuit dough and cut into 4-inch circles.
- Place a spoonful of cheesecake mixture and apple filling on one half of each circle.
- Brush edges with egg wash, fold over, and seal with a fork.
- Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat to 350°F.
- Fry pies until golden brown on both sides, then drain on paper towels.
- Dust with powdered sugar if desired before serving.
Notes
- Try cherry or blueberry pie filling as a variation.
- For a lighter option, bake at 375°F for 20–25 minutes instead of frying.
- Add nutmeg or caramel sauce to enhance apple filling flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheat in oven or air fryer.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
