French Apple Cream Pie

This is a two-layered pie baked in a double crust with wonderful results. Canned pie filling is spiced up with cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon rind. Then a lemony cream cheese layer is spooned over that. The top crust is then popped on and the pie is baked until golden.

• Calories: 398 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 egg
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ⅓ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 3 ounces cream cheese
• 1 (21 ounce) can apple pie filling
• ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 recipe pastry for a 9 inch double crust pie
• ¼ cup sour cream

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Roll out pastry shell and allow to rest in refrigerator.

Step 2

Line a 9 inch pie pan with one rolled out pastry crust. In a medium mixing bowl combine pie filling, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon rind. Stir until fully combined and spread into pastry lined pan.

Step 3

In a small mixer bowl combine egg, sugar, lemon juice, cream cheese, and sour cream. Beat at medium speed until smooth. Spread cheese mixture over apple mixture, and place top crust over filling. Seal edges, cut some steam vents in top crust, and sprinkle top with sugar. Bake in preheated oven for 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool completely before serving.