Yummy creamy apple dessert, very simple!
- Carbohydrate 23.4940841641761 g
- Cholesterol 61.82513388 mg
- Fat 21.58899394592 g
- Fiber 0.0740000029404958 g
- Protein 2.70051062644 g
- Saturated Fat 12.4649599952693 g
- Serving Size 1 1 Serving (81g)
- Sodium 161.271792201333 mg
- Sugar 23.4200841612356 g
- Trans Fat 3.05134523309466 g
- Calories 294 calories
Step-by-step
- Grease an 8x8 glass baking dish.
- Roll out crescent rolls, pinching seams to seal.
- Cut in half.
- Place half in the bottom of the dish.
- Mix together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla.
- Spread mixture on top of crescent rolls in dish.
- Spread can of pie filling over the cream cheese mixture.
- Top with remaining 1/2 can of crescent rolls.
- Melt butter and pour over top.
- Sprinkle cinnamon sugar over butter.
- Bake 30 minutes at 350 degrees
Traditional apple tarts require laborious dough laminating and peeling pounds of fresh fruit, whereas this canned-pastry method bypasses hours of prep work entirely. Operating efficiently means beating the cream cheese while it is still slightly cool to prevent a watery consistency, but ensuring the butter is fully melted before it hits the pastry top. Glass baking dishes retain heat differently than metal pans, so reduce the oven temperature by 25 degrees Fahrenheit if using dark-coated alternatives to prevent premature scorching of the cinnamon sugar crust.
Sequencing Layers for Structural Integrity
Building layered pastries demands strict attention to moisture management. Pinching the perforated seams of the crescent dough thoroughly creates a solid bottom barrier that stops the spiced fruit syrup from leaking down and rendering the base soggy. Pouring melted butter over the top layer just before baking guarantees a crisp exterior texture once the pan hits the 350 degree Fahrenheit oven. Bake for thirty minutes until the pastry turns deep golden brown and the edges bubble vigorously.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to three days.
- Reheat individual portions in a toaster oven at 300 degrees Fahrenheit to restore crust crispness.
- Substitute cherry or peach fruit fillings interchangeably without altering the base baking time.
