Apple Turtle Cheesecake Tart

By srumbel

This easy apple tart has a hidden layer of caramel cheesecake and is loaded with caramel, chocolate, and nuts. It is a delicious pie to add to your holiday tables.
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Ingredients

• 1 - refrigerated pie crust
• 1 - 8 ounce cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup caramel ice cream topping
• 1 egg
• 1 - 26 ounce can Lucky Leaf® Caramel Apple Pie Filling
• 12 caramel squares
• 3 Tablespoons whipping cream
• 1/4 cup chocolate chips
• 1/2 teaspoon shortening
• 1/2 cup pecan chips

Details

Preparation time 20mins
Cooking time 65mins

Preparation

Step 1

Open the can of pie filling and dice the apples into chunks. Set aside.
Prepare the pie crust according to the package directions. Place in a 9-inch tart pan and crimp the edges.
Beat the cream cheese until creamy. Add the caramel topping and beat again. Add the egg and beat until creamy. Spread in the bottom of the pie crust.
Spoon the pie filling gently onto the cheesecake batter.
Cover the edges of the crust with foil. Bake at 375 degrees for 40 minutes. Remove the foil and bake an additional 5 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for an hour, then place in the refrigerator until completely cooled.
Place the unwrapped caramels and whipping cream in a small sauce pan. Stir over medium heat until melted and creamy. Let cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle over the top of the cooled tart.
Place the chocolate chips and shortening in a microwave safe bowl. Heat 30 seconds at a time. Stir and continue to heat until melted and creamy. Drizzle over the tart. Sprinkle the pecan chips on top. Let set. Keep refrigerated until serving. Makes 8-10 servings.