Description
Snickerdoodle Cream Cheese Apple Pie is a cozy twist on a classic apple pie, featuring a soft snickerdoodle-inspired crust, tangy cream cheese layer, warmly spiced apples, and a cinnamon-sugar topping. It’s a comforting dessert perfect for holidays or anytime you want something indulgent and unique.
Ingredients
- For the crust:
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup cold water
- For the filling:
- 4 medium apples, peeled and sliced
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- For the topping:
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, cream of tartar, baking soda, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until crumbly. Add cold water and mix just until a soft dough forms.
- Press the dough evenly into a 9-inch pie dish, covering the bottom and sides.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese with granulated sugar, brown sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Fold in sliced apples until coated.
- Spread the apple filling evenly over the crust.
- In a small bowl, mix remaining 2 tablespoons sugar and 1 teaspoon cinnamon. Sprinkle evenly over the top.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes or until the crust is golden and the filling is bubbling.
- Cool completely before slicing to allow the filling to set.
Notes
- Use firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for best texture.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts to the topping for crunch.
- Drizzle caramel sauce over slices for extra indulgence.
- Let the pie cool fully before slicing to prevent a runny filling.
- Use gluten-free flour 1:1 to make the recipe gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 370
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
