Apple Cheesecake Pie

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Apple Cheesecake Pie



Pie Ingredients

1 box Pillsbury® refrigerated pie crusts, softened as directed on box
2 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
5 large apples, peeled, thinly sliced (8 cups)
1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Topping
1 egg white
1 tablespoon water
1 teaspoon granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

Heat oven to 400°F. Line cookie sheet with foil; place in oven. Make pie crusts as directed on box for Two-Crust Pie using 9-inch glass pie plate.

In large bowl, beat cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, the vanilla and almond extract with electric mixer on high speed until smooth. Beat in eggs, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour into crust-lined plate. In another large bowl, toss apples and lemon juice to coat; stir in brown sugar, cornstarch and 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon. Spoon apple mixture over cream cheese mixture.

Unroll second crust on lightly floured work surface. With 2- to 2 1/2-inch apple-shaped cookie cutter, cut out apple shapes. Reroll scraps and cut out additional apple shapes. Using pancake turner, gently arrange apple shapes on top of pie to cover most of filling.

In small bowl, beat egg white and water until blended. Brush over apple shapes. In another small bowl, mix 1 teaspoon granulated sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle over apple shapes.

Place pie on foil-lined cookie sheet in oven. Cover pie with sheet of foil to prevent excessive browning; bake 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake 20 to 25 minutes longer or until crust is golden brown. Cool on wire rack; refrigerate. Serve cold. Store covered in refrigerator.