Description
Deliciously flaky mini pies stuffed with a creamy cheesecake filling and spiced apple mixture, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 tart apples (such as Granny Smith or Honeycrisp), peeled, cored, and sliced
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 egg
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Additional sugar for sprinkling
Instructions
- Prepare the filling by mix sliced apples with sugar, spices, and lemon juice. Let it sit for 15 minutes.
- Make the cheesecake mixture by beating the cream cheese and sugar together, then adding eggs and vanilla extract.
- Assemble the pies by rolling out pie crust, filling with cheesecake and apple mixtures, and sealing.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Notes
For a richer flavor, consider adding a splash of almond extract or lemon zest in the cheesecake filling.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheesecake, apple pie, dessert, fall recipes, family-friendly