Description
These Apple Pie Egg Rolls combine the classic flavors of apple pie with the crispy, golden texture of egg rolls. Filled with a sweet cinnamon-spiced apple mixture and creamy cream cheese, these treats are baked until perfectly crisp and finished with a cinnamon sugar coating. Serve them warm with caramel sauce for dipping, making a delightful dessert or snack that’s easy to prepare and impressively delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 5 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 3½ cups)
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (about 2 teaspoons per egg roll)
Assembly and Cooking
- 22–24 egg roll wrappers
- Cooking oil or cooking spray (for brushing)
Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Serving
- ½ cup caramel topping, warmed, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Prepare apple filling: In a medium bowl, combine the finely diced Granny Smith apples, light brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and cornstarch. Mix well until the apples are evenly coated and the mixture is slightly thickened. Set aside.
- Prepare egg roll wrappers: Arrange the egg roll wrappers on a clean work surface, one at a time for assembly.
- Add cream cheese and apple filling: Spread approximately 2 teaspoons of room temperature cream cheese onto the center of each wrapper. Top the cream cheese with about 2 tablespoons of the prepared apple mixture.
- Moisten edges: Use a small amount of water to wet the edges of the egg roll wrappers. This will help seal them during rolling.
- Roll the egg rolls: Fold the bottom corner of the wrapper over the filling, then roll once to enclose the mixture. Next, fold in the left and right corners towards the center, pressing lightly to seal. Continue rolling up until completely wrapped, pressing the edges firmly to seal the egg roll completely.
- Prepare for baking: Place the rolled egg rolls seam-side down on the lined baking sheet. Lightly brush or spray each with cooking oil to help achieve a golden, crispy texture.
- Bake egg rolls: Bake in the preheated oven for 15 to 17 minutes, flipping them halfway through baking to ensure even browning.
- Prepare cinnamon sugar topping: While the egg rolls bake, combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a shallow dish or plate.
- Coat egg rolls: As soon as the egg rolls come out of the oven, roll them in the cinnamon sugar mixture until fully coated, enhancing their sweetness and adding a lovely crunch.
- Serve: Serve warm with warmed caramel topping on the side for dipping or drizzling to complete this delicious dessert.
Notes
- You can substitute Granny Smith apples with other tart apples, but the tartness helps balance the sweetness of the filling.
- For extra crispiness, you can lightly spray or brush the egg rolls with oil halfway through baking again after flipping.
- If you prefer frying, these egg rolls can be deep-fried instead of baked; fry at 350°F for about 3-4 minutes or until golden brown.
- Make sure cream cheese is softened to room temperature for easy spreading and better texture.
- To store, keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat in the oven to retain crispiness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: apple pie egg rolls, apple dessert, baked egg rolls, cinnamon sugar egg rolls, caramel apple treats, fall dessert
