Ingredients
- 1 package refrigerated pie dough or biscuit dough (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 1/2 cups apple pie filling (homemade or store-bought, chopped if chunky)
- 4 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 egg, beaten (for sealing)
- Oil for frying (vegetable or canola)
- Optional: powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar for topping
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Roll out pie dough and cut into circles or squares.
- Place 1 spoonful of cream cheese mixture and 1 spoonful of apple filling in the center of each dough piece.
- Brush edges with beaten egg, fold dough over, and seal tightly with a fork.
- Heat oil in a skillet or saucepan to 350°F (175°C).
- Fry pies in batches, 2–3 minutes per side, until golden brown.
- Drain on paper towels and sprinkle with powdered sugar or cinnamon-sugar.
- Cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use puff pastry for a flakier texture.
- Bake instead of fry at 375°F for 20–25 minutes for a lighter option.
- Add pecans or caramel drizzle for extra indulgence.
- Store-bought pie filling and cheesecake filling save time.
- Reheat leftovers in oven or air fryer for best crispiness.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 pie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
