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Creamy Apple Butter Pie with Cinnamon Whipped Cream Topping

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This creamy apple butter pie combines rich apple butter and cream cheese in a custardy filling, baked in a crisp pie crust and topped with fluffy cinnamon whipped cream. It’s an easy, comforting fall dessert that’s perfect for gatherings or cozy weekends.

Ingredients

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  • 1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 cup apple butter
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • For the Cinnamon Whipped Cream Topping:
  • 1 cup heavy whipping cream, cold
  • 2 tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Pie Crust: If using store-bought, follow package instructions to bake and cool. For homemade, roll out dough, fit into a 9-inch pan, and blind bake at 375°F for 12-15 minutes until lightly golden. Cool completely.
  2. Blend the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth and fluffy (about 2 minutes). Add apple butter and brown sugar, then mix until fully combined. Scrape down the bowl.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: Whisk in eggs, one at a time, followed by heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and vanilla extract. Mix until silky smooth.
  4. Pour and Bake: Pour filling into cooled pie crust. Smooth the top. Bake at 350°F for 35-40 minutes, or until edges are set and center just barely jiggles. Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
  5. Cool Completely: Let pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing.
  6. Make Cinnamon Whipped Cream: In a cold bowl, whip heavy cream with powdered sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until soft peaks form (about 2-3 minutes with electric mixer).
  7. Top and Serve: Dollop or pipe whipped cream over cooled pie. Dust with extra cinnamon if desired. Slice and enjoy!

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for a smooth filling. Blind bake the crust to keep it crisp. Cool pie completely before slicing for clean cuts. For gluten-free, use a GF pie crust. Dairy-free options: coconut cream and dairy-free cream cheese. Customize spices or add toasted nuts for variation. Pie can be made ahead and tastes even better after chilling overnight.

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