Description
Classic American apple pie meets creamy ice cream in this irresistible dessert. Warm cinnamon, tender apples, and buttery pie crust swirled into rich vanilla create a nostalgic treat you’ll crave all year long.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3.5 cups apples, peeled and diced
- 8 ounces (226 grams) cream cheese, room temperature
- 14 ounces (397 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups heavy whipping cream, whipped to stiff peaks
- 1 9-inch frozen pie crust
Pie Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon cloves
- 1 tablespoon pure vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 pinch kosher salt
Caramel Components:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup heavy whipping cream, lukewarm
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper and preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit (190 degrees Celsius).
- In a large mixing bowl, combine brown sugar, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves, and salt, creating a fragrant spice mixture.
- Add sliced apples to the spice blend, thoroughly coating each piece to ensure even flavor distribution.
- Transfer the seasoned apples to an 8×8 inch (20×20 centimeters) baking dish, spreading them evenly.
- Roast the apples in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes, or until they become tender and release their juices.
- Remove the baked apples from the oven and transfer them to a heatproof bowl, allowing them to cool to room temperature.
- For the caramel sauce, sprinkle granulated sugar evenly across the bottom of a saucepan.
- Heat the sugar over medium-low temperature, gently swirling the pan to promote uniform melting.
- Once the sugar transforms into a golden liquid, carefully pour in heavy cream, whisking vigorously to prevent scorching.
- Continue whisking until the caramel sauce reaches a smooth, rich consistency.
- Remove from heat, then incorporate salt and vanilla extract, stirring until well combined.
- Allow the caramel sauce to cool completely at room temperature.
- Raise the oven temperature to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (204 degrees Celsius).
- Gently break the pie crust into varied sizes and arrange them on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake the crust pieces for 13-15 minutes, or until they turn golden-brown and crisp.
- Let the crust cool completely, then crush into crumbs while maintaining some larger chunks.
- Using a stand mixer, beat cream cheese on medium-high speed until smooth.
- Gradually add sweetened condensed milk and vanilla extract, mixing until the mixture becomes uniform.
- Gently fold whipped cream into the cream cheese base using a spatula, maintaining a light texture.
- Incorporate approximately 75% of the roasted apples into the ice cream base, folding 3-4 times to create a marbled effect.
- Drizzle cooled caramel sauce over the mixture.
- Fold in roughly 75% of the pie crust crumbles, ensuring even distribution.
- Transfer the ice cream to a large, airtight, freezer-safe container.
- Garnish the top with remaining apple pieces and crust crumbles.
- Finish by adding an additional drizzle of caramel sauce.
Notes
- Prepare ingredients ahead of time to streamline the baking and assembly process, ensuring all components are at the right temperature.
- Bake apple filling until tender to concentrate flavors and create a soft, caramelized texture that enhances the overall ice cream experience.
- Create caramel carefully by melting sugar slowly and whisking constantly to prevent burning and achieve a smooth, rich sauce.
- Crush pie crust into varying sizes for textural contrast, maintaining some larger chunks to provide a satisfying crunch in each bite.
- Fold ingredients gently to maintain the light, airy texture of the ice cream and prevent deflating the whipped cream mixture.
- Freeze overnight to allow flavors to meld and develop a creamy, scoop-able consistency that captures the essence of a classic apple pie.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 473 cal
- Sugar: 48 g
- Sodium: 224 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 41 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 106 mg