Description
This Snickerdoodle Cream Cheese Apple Pie combines the classic flavors of a snickerdoodle cookie with a creamy layer of sweetened cream cheese and spiced apple slices. Baked to perfection, this pie features a flaky crust filled with a smooth cream cheese base topped with cinnamon and nutmeg spiced apples, drizzled with butter and brown sugar for a delightful dessert perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
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Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust dough (store-bought or homemade)
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Apple Topping
- 2-3 apples, peeled, cored, and thinly sliced
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 2 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the right temperature for baking the pie.
- Prepare the pie crust: Roll out the pie crust dough and carefully fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim any excess dough and flute the edges to create a decorative border.
- Make the cream cheese filling: In a medium mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with 1/2 cup of sugar until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Combine egg and vanilla: Add the egg and vanilla extract into the cream cheese mixture and mix until well incorporated.
- Assemble the filling: Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the prepared pie crust, spreading it to cover the base uniformly.
- Arrange the apples: Place the peeled, cored, and thinly sliced apples over the cream cheese layer in a spiral pattern for an attractive presentation.
- Prepare the spice sugar mixture: In a small bowl, combine the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg.
- Add the spice sugar to apples: Sprinkle this sugar-cinnamon-nutmeg blend evenly over the arranged apple slices.
- Finish with butter and brown sugar: Drizzle the melted butter over the apple topping then sprinkle with 1 tablespoon of brown sugar for extra sweetness and caramelization.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until the apples are tender and the crust is golden brown.
- Cool before serving: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing and serving to ensure the filling sets nicely.
Notes
- Use tart apples like Granny Smith for a balanced sweet and tangy flavor.
- Let the cream cheese come to room temperature to ensure a smooth filling.
- Allow the pie to cool fully to avoid the filling from being too soft when sliced.
- This pie can be served warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Store leftover pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
