QUICK APPLE CREAM PIE

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Arranging Apple slices in a pretty design gives this pie the appearance of a fancy tart. Its rich custard-like filling has an elegant flavor but is easy to prepare. The recipe was passed down by my grandmother, whose love of cooking I've inherited.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 6-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/4 cup butter
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups cold whole milk, divided
1 package (3.4 ounces) instant vanilla pudding mix
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
1 pastry shell (9 inches), baked
1/4 cup apricot preserves or strawberry jelly, melted

Steps:

  • In a large skillet, saute apples, sugar and lemon juice in butter until apples are tender. Cool. , In a bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth; gradually beat in 1 cup milk, dry pudding mix and lemon zest. Add remaining milk; beat until thickened. Spread into pastry shell. Arrange apples over filling. Brush with preserves. Refrigerate for 1 hour before serving. Brush with additional preserves if desired.

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