Indulge in the creaminess of this caramel apple pie made with a rich cream cheese filling. The combination of sweet caramel, tart apples, and creamy filling is a match made in dessert heaven. This recipe is sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 1 cup caramel sauce
- 4 medium-sized apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
Directions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- In a medium saucepan, heat the caramel sauce over low heat until warm.
- In a large bowl, combine the sliced apples, granulated sugar, flour, cinnamon, and salt. Mix well until the apples are evenly coated.
- Spread half of the caramel sauce on the bottom of the pie crust.
- Layer the apple mixture over the caramel sauce in the pie crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the apples in the pie crust.
- Drizzle the remaining caramel sauce over the cream cheese layer.
- Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 40-45 minutes, or until the crust is golden brown and the apples are tender.
- While the pie is baking, prepare the whipped cream by chilling a mixing bowl and beaters in the freezer for 10 minutes.
- In the chilled bowl, whip the heavy cream and powdered sugar until stiff peaks form.
- Once the pie is done baking, remove it from the oven and let it cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
- Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Cream cheese adds a creamy and tangy twist to traditional apple pie.
This pie can be served warm or chilled, according to personal preference.
The combination of cream cheese and caramel creates a delightful flavor contrast.
Perfect for holidays or special occasions, this pie is sure to impress your guests.