- 1 can (21 oz.) apple pie filling
- 1 graham cracker crust (extra-serving size)
- 2 pkgs. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened (can use low-fat)
- 1/2 C sugar
- 1/4 tsp. vanilla
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 C caramel topping
- 12 pecan halves
- 1/2 C chopped pecans
- dollop of whipped cream for garnish (sprig of mint leaves makes it extra attractive)
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Reserve 3/4 C pie filling, set aside. Spoon remaining filling into crust. Blend cream cheese, sugar and vanilla: beat in eggs. Pour over pie filling in crust. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 minutes or until center is set. Cool. Meanwhile, combine reserved pie filling and caramel topping; heat to soften caramel. Spoon evenly over pie. Garnish edge with pecan halves; sprinkle chopped nuts over center. Chill. Servings: 12 (Note: can substitute blueberry pie filling or cherry pie filling also if you want it to be really special, you can make your own graham cracker crust and place it in a 10 or 12 inch spring form pan!)