Description
Apple Pie Egg Rolls are a fun twist on the classic apple pie, featuring tender cinnamon-spiced apples and a creamy layer of cream cheese wrapped in a crispy egg roll shell. Baked until golden and finished with a cinnamon-sugar coating, these dessert egg rolls are perfect for dipping in warm caramel sauce.
Ingredients
For the Apple Filling
- 5 medium Granny Smith apples, peeled, cored, and finely diced (about 3½ cups)
- ¼ cup (50g) light brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cornstarch
For Assembly
- 22–24 egg roll wrappers
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature (about 2 teaspoons per egg roll)
- Water, for sealing wrappers
- Cooking oil or cooking spray
For the Topping
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ cup caramel topping, warmed, for dipping
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat your oven to 425°F (218°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Make Apple Filling: In a medium bowl, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Mix thoroughly until the apples are well coated, then set aside. This should yield about 3½ cups of filling.
- Assemble Egg Rolls: On a clean work surface, lay out the egg roll wrappers. Working one at a time, spread about 2 teaspoons of room-temperature cream cheese onto the center of each wrapper. Top the cream cheese with about 2 tablespoons of the apple mixture.
- Roll the Egg Rolls: Dip your finger in water and lightly wet the edges of the egg roll wrapper. Fold up the bottom corner over the apple and cream cheese filling, rolling once to secure the mixture. Fold in the right and left corners toward the center, pressing gently to seal and resembling an open envelope. Add more water to the edges as needed. Continue rolling until the filling is completely enclosed; press the edge to seal.
- Bake: Arrange the rolled egg rolls seam-side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush or spray each egg roll lightly with cooking oil. Bake for 15–17 minutes, flipping the egg rolls halfway through, until golden brown and crisp. Meanwhile, combine the granulated sugar and ground cinnamon for the topping in a shallow dish.
- Coat with Cinnamon Sugar: Once baked, immediately roll each hot egg roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture, making sure all sides are evenly coated.
- Serve: Serve the warm apple pie egg rolls with a side of warmed caramel sauce for dipping or drizzling. Enjoy!
Notes
- For best texture, dice the apples as finely as possible for even filling distribution and thorough cooking.
- Egg roll wrappers dry out quickly—keep them covered with a damp towel when not in use.
- The caramel dipping sauce is optional but highly recommended for an authentic apple pie experience.
- These can be made ahead and reheated in the oven or air fryer to re-crisp.
- Bake immediately after assembling for best texture, as moisture from the apples can soften the wrappers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 17 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 egg roll
- Calories: 195
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 14mg
