TAFFY APPLE CHEESECAKE PIE

Taffy Apple Cheesecake Pie image

I prepare this dessert many times during apple season. But it's actually great for any occasion. The pie combines the fabulous flavors of caramel apples and cheesecake. -Leona Rothbauer, Bloomer, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h30m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

3/4 cup packed brown sugar, divided
2 tablespoons butter
5 cups thinly sliced peeled tart apples
21 caramels
1/2 cup half-and-half cream
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice, divided
1 egg, lightly beaten
1 unbaked deep-dish pastry shell (9 inches)
3/4 cup chopped pecans
1/2 cup milk chocolate chips, chopped
2 cups whipped topping

Steps:

In a large skillet, combine 1/4 cup brown sugar and butter. Cook over medium-high heat until sugar is dissolved, stirring occasionally. Add apples. Cook, uncovered, for 12-15 minutes or until apples are tender, stirring occasionally; drain and set aside. , In a large heavy saucepan, combine caramels and cream; cook over low heat, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat; keep warm. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, remaining brown sugar, vanilla and 1/2 teaspoon pie spice until smooth. Add egg; beat on low speed just until combined. , Stir half of caramel mixture into apples. Pour into pastry shell. Combine pecans and chocolate chips; set aside 2 tablespoons for topping. Sprinkle remaining pecan mixture over apples. Fold remaining caramel mixture into cream cheese mixture. Spread over pecan mixture., Cover edges loosely with foil. Bake at 375° for 20 minutes. Remove foil; bake 15-20 minutes longer or until filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Chill for 30 minutes. , Combine whipped topping and remaining pumpkin pie spice; spread over pie just before serving. Sprinkle with reserved pecan mixture. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 501 calories, Fat 29g fat (14g saturated fat), Cholesterol 61mg cholesterol, Sodium 222mg sodium, Carbohydrate 57g carbohydrate (41g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 6g protein.