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French Apple Pie with Cream Cheese Topping

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"Take a delicious French apple pie and gild the lily by topping it with a cream cheese layer!"

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Original recipe yield 1 -9-inch pie

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1 egg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 1/2 cups diced apple without peel
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons hot water
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups sifted confectioners' sugar

DIRECTIONS

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9-inch pie pan.
Combine 1/4 cup butter, white sugar, egg, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, soda, flour, nuts, apples, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and hot water in the order given. (Batter will be thick). Pour into pie pan.
Bake for 45 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Serve with cream cheese frosting. To make frosting: mix cream cheese, 3 tablespoons butter, 1/2 teaspoon vanilla, and sifted confectioners' sugar. Beat until smooth. Can serve hot or warm. Also, can refrigerate and let cream cheese topping set up for a cold dessert.

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Reviewed on Oct. 18, 2003 by AIRHEAD

I must say this is a quick, easy and very yummy recipe. I made them into muffins and they... MORE

Reviewed on May 10, 2003 by CHEFSBKSHF

THE ONLY ITEM I WOULD ADD IS A 1/2 CUP OF RAISINS WHICH WOULD REALLY MADE IT LIKE THE OLD... MORE

Reviewed on Mar. 2, 2005 by SQUIRRELGIRL

Not very good warm, but pretty good after it was in the fridge overnight. I think 45 min might... MORE

Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2003 by DAISYDJ

I first made this for a Teacher Appreciation Luncheon. I had to make copies of the receipe it... MORE

Reviewed on Oct. 12, 2005 by Nicolette

Running out of ideas to use up extra apples, I came across this recipe. So easy and yet so... MORE

Reviewed on Jul. 8, 2004 by SHERONW

Very moist and tasty, I added raisins (about a 1/2 cup). It was very good with the cream... MORE

Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2004 by CABEAVER

This pie is more like a cake, but what a surprise to your guests when they cut into it! My... MORE

Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2007 by cookinme

This isn't a traditional American Apple pie. But it was delicious! A very rich moist yummy... MORE

Reviewed on Sep. 4, 2005 by JANELIMOR

Holly thank you so so much for this recipe. Not only is it very easy to make it is absoultly... MORE

Reviewed on Nov. 18, 2004 by JESSCOOK2000

This is absolutely amazing! It is one of the best recipes I have ever made! Those who tasted... MORE

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