Name: Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand Pie
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 10 min
Ingredients: 1 package of two refrigerated pie crusts; 21 oz. can apple pie filling; 6 tablespoons caramel bits (or caramel squares cut into pieces); Water for sealing crusts; 8 ounces cream cheese (softened); ½ cup granulated sugar; 1 large egg; 1 cup powdered sugar; ⅛ cup whole milk; 1 ½ teaspoons corn syrup

These caramel apple cheesecake hand pies are cute and fun to make in the air fryer.

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Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand Pies are crispy and flaky every time you bake them in your air fryer. You may think that making pies could be hard, but we promise with these simple ingredients, including a premade pie crust, they will be ready in no time.

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These little tasty hand pies are a twist on traditional apple pie. The caramel has a flavor profile, that as you know, just goes well with apple. Not to mention when you combine a cheesecake filling and a homemade glaze, you get the ultimate dessert. If you serve the apple pies with a scoop of vanilla ice cream we won’t tell anyone!

If you are interested in baking your own pie crust, you will love the one we make.

caramel apple cheesecake hand pies in a pile.

CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE HAND PIE INGREDIENTS

You may have all of these ingredients for this easy air fryer dessert recipe in your refrigerator or pantry and not need to make a trip to the grocery store! If this is your first time making this delicious recipe you might want to read the possible variations before deciding on your ingredients.

Pie: refrigerated pie crusts, water for sealing
Filling: apple pie filling, cream cheese, sugar, egg, caramel bits or squares
Glaze: powdered sugar, milk, corn syrup

ingredients labeled to make air fryer Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand Pies

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

These are some popular variations of this tasty recipe. If you make any substitutions or additions to the recipe make sure you write them down for the next time you make it. Or try this apple pie pull apart bread recipe.

CHERRY: Try this delicious cherry cheesecake hand pie variation.
BLUEBERRY: These blueberry hand pies are a great summer dessert.
CHOCOLATE DIPPED: Dip your hand pies in chocolate like these chocolate dipped strawberry hand pies.
TURTLE: If you love turtle candies you’ll love these chocolate, caramel, and pecan turtle hand pies.

Turtle Hand Pies

Warm and delicious turtle hand pies cook quickly in the air fryer. Chocolate, pecan and caramel make the perfect filling for these easy to make pastries.

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Cherry Cheesecake Hand Pies

Quick and delicious individual pastry. Cherry cheesecake hand pies are cooked in an air fryer for a flaky sweet treat.

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close up of air fried caramel apple hand pies with cheesecake filling

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry Hand Pie

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Blueberry Hand Pies

Warm, flakey pie crust filled with sweet blueberry pie filling make a nostalgic, hand-held treat.

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TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

Prepare your work surface and gather these kitchen tools and supplies before you begin this delicious, easy-to-make recipe so you don’t waste extra time trying to find things you need.

sharp knife or pastry cutter
basting brush
cutting board
whisk
air fryer
mixing bowl
electric mixer
parchment paper (optional)
rolling pin (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

Follow the full instructions and kitchen tips and quick tips for the best way to make this recipe. Don’t forget to check the prep time and cook time in the recipe card below before you begin.

THAW PIE CRUST: Allow the premade pie crust to come to room temperature. Remove it from the refrigerator at least 30 minutes before you are ready to start.

MAKE CHEESECAKE FILLING: Combine the cream cheese, egg, and sugar, in a medium size mixing bowl, and beat together with an electric mixer until it’s smooth and creamy.

KITCHEN TIP

There will be extra cream cheese filling – since the recipe calls for 1 egg, it can be difficult to reduce the recipe. You can measure a half of an egg (if you would like to halve the recipe) by beating the egg and then using half of the beaten mixture.

CUT OUT PIES: Cut out 6 hand pies from each crust using a 4-inch cookie cutter. You should get about 4-5 from each crust. Make the extras from the scraps by re-rolling it out to cut it.

ADD CHEESECAKE FILLING: Add a spoonful of cheesecake filling in the middle of 6 of the pie pieces. Try to keep it in the center of each circle if possible.

KITCHEN TIP

It is easy to overfill these hand pies. If the filling squishes out the sides, it can prevent them from sealing well. Gently lift and stretch the top crust over the filling and try to seal without the filling getting too close to the sides.

ADD CARAMEL & APPLE: Place a small amount of caramel pieces on top of the cheesecake, followed by a spoonful of apple pie filling on each of the 6 pie cutouts. If you would like, you could sprinkle a little cinnamon in for extra flavor.

caramel bites and cream cheese on pie crust rounds

SLIT THE CRUST: Make three small slits on the pie crusts that do not have filling on them. These act like a vent, so the pies don’t break their seal while cooking.

BRUSH WITH WATER: Dip your pastry brush in a little bit of water, then brush the vented pieces gently.

SEAL EDGES: Place the side of the pie that is wet with water down on the filling, while lining up the edges.

FINISH: Pinch the sides together all the way around each pie, so that they are sealed nicely.

KITCHEN TIP

We found that using your hand to seal yields better results than using a fork to crimp.

PLACE IN AIR FRYER: Add the apple hand pies to the air fryer. Make sure there is a little bit of room between each one. If desired, line the basket with a parchment paper liner before placing the pies in.

BAKING TIME: Bake at 350 degrees for 10 minutes or until the pies are golden brown and flakey.

PREPARE THE GLAZE: In a small mixing bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and corn syrup. Whisk together until the glaze is smooth.

KITCHEN TIP

The glaze sets quickly and has a bit of sheen from the corn syrup.

GLAZE THE PIES: As soon as the little pies come out of the air fryer, you want to glaze them while they are warm. Dip your clean pastry brush into the homemade glaze, then gently brush each one. Place the caramel apple hand pies on the a piece of parchment pepper or a wire (cooling) rack while it dries.

Caramel Apple Cheesecake Hand Pies after cooking topped with glaze

STORAGE TIPS

Storing your food properly is important to prevent spoiling or food poisoning.

Countertop: Store in an airtight container or ziploc bag and store on the counter for up to 3 days.

Reheat: Use the microwave, air fryer, or toaster oven to reheat leftovers.

Defrosting: A great way to defrost is in the refrigerator overnight.

Caramel Apple hand Pies on a wood cutting board next to whole apples and caramel pieces

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

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Can you freeze apple hand pies?

Yes, but we recommend freeing them raw then applying the glaze once they have been cooked.

Can you make carmal apple cheesecake hand pies in the oven or deep fryer?

Our recipe works best when they are cooked in the air fryer. Cooking time and temp, as well as the texture of the cheesecake filling, will vary if cooked in the oven.

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CARAMEL APPLE CHEESECAKE HAND PIE INGREDIENTS

POSSIBLE VARIATIONS

TOOLS AND SUPPLIES

INSTRUCTIONS

STORAGE TIPS

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS