Apple-Cream Pie

Frozen escalloped apples makes this apple cream pie a cinch to prepare. Mixing marshmallow creme with cream cheese is the secret for its great creamy taste.

Recipe Ingredients:

Filling:
2 (12-ounce) packages STOUFFER'S Harvest Apples, defrosted, according to package directions
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 cup marshmallow creme
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (9-inch) unbaked pastry shell

Streusel:
2 tablespoons light brown sugar
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons butter or margarine
1/4 cup chopped walnuts

Drizzle:
1/2 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon water
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Cooking Directions:

1. For Filling: Combine apples, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a medium bowl; stir well, and set aside.
2. Combine marshmallow creme and cream cheese in a small bowl beating at medium speed with an electric mixer until blended. Fold into apple mixture. Spoon into pastry shell.
3. For Streusel: Combine brown sugar and flour in a small bowl; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse meal. Stir in walnuts. Sprinkle over apple mixture. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 30 to 40 minutes.
4. For Drizzle: Combine powdered sugar, water, and vanilla in a small bowl; stir well. Drizzle over warm pie. Serve at room temperature or chilled.

Makes 8 servings.

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