Stuffed Cheesecake Fried Apples (Print-Friendly Version)
Crispy, warm apple and cheesecake pies with golden shells. Tasty and tempting.
# Ingredients You’ll Need:
→ Apple Filling
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3 medium apples, cored and chopped small (try Fuji or Gala varieties)
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter
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65 g white sugar
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1 teaspoon cinnamon powder
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1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
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1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water
→ Cheesecake Filling
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200 g cream cheese, room temperature
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50 g white sugar
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
→ Dough
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10–12 store-bought pie crusts or your own dough (flatten into 4–5 inch rounds)
→ Frying
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Vegetable oil for deep frying
→ Glaze (Optional)
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120 g confectioners' sugar
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2 tablespoons milk
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
# How to Make It:
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Melt butter in a pan over medium heat. Toss in the chopped apples, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook about 5-7 minutes until apples get soft, stirring now and then. Pour in the cornstarch mix and cook another 1-2 minutes till everything thickens up. Take off heat and set aside to cool down.
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Mix the cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until it's smooth with no lumps. Put aside for later.
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Stretch your dough circles to 4-5 inches across if needed. Drop 1 tablespoon of the cheese mix and 1 tablespoon of apple mix in the middle of each circle. Fold over into a half-moon and press edges together with a fork. Pop them in the fridge for 15-20 minutes to firm up.
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Pour oil about 2 inches deep in a pan and heat to 175°C. Fry pies in small batches, just 2-3 at once, for about 2-3 minutes on each side till they turn golden. Move to paper towels to soak up extra oil.
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For the glaze, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla till smooth. Drizzle it on warm pies or dip them in. Serve while they're still warm for the best taste!
# Extra Suggestions:
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You can also bake these at 375°F for 20-25 minutes with beaten egg brushed on top for a nice golden color.
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Keep any leftovers in a sealed container in your fridge up to 3 days. Warm them up in an oven or air fryer to make them crispy again.
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Try adding a drizzle of caramel to the apple mix for extra sweetness.