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Apple Pie Enchiladas with Cream Cheese

Apple Pie Enchiladas with Cream Cheese

Author: Laura Bais
Aromatic apples in a crispy tortilla? - 100% YES! Apple pie filling pairs perfectly with enchiladas. I like to spread some cream cheese for a tangy twist. These are super delicious, caramelly, and they scream cozy winter nights!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, Mexican
Servings 6 portions
Calories 502.2 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 casserole dish
  • 1 heavy-bottomed pot

Ingredients
  

Syrup

  • ¼ cup butter
  • ⅓ cup brown sugar
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup water

Filling

  • 3 apples
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ½ tsp cardamom
  • 1 tbsp vanilla sugar
  • ½ cup walnuts
  • 3 tbsp cream cheese
  • 3 wheat tortillas

For the Topping

  • 3 scoops vanilla ice cream
  • ¼ cup walnuts

Instructions
 

Making the Syrup

  • In a pot, combine all the ingredients at once: granulated sugar, brown sugar, butter, and a splash of water.
  • Melt everything over medium heat, and bring to a simmer. Don’t cook it more, as it will thicken up in the oven.

Filling the Tortillas

  • Peel and core your apples. Then, chop them into chunks and transfer them to a bowl.
  • Sprinkle them with some sugar, vanilla sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cardamom. Mix everything, until the apples are fully coated.
  • Chop walnuts and combine.
  • Roll out a tortilla and spread cream cheese through the middle. Use approximately a tablespoon of cheese per tortilla. Top it with about 3 tablespoons of filling and roll. Don’t forget to tuck the ends in, so the filling doesn’t drip.

Baking the Enchiladas

  • Coat the casserole dish in some butter and place the enchiladas seam-side down. Leave some space between the rolls, so they can bake better.
  • Arrange the leftover filling around the enchiladas. Pour all the syrup into the dish and use a brush to glaze every inch of the tortillas well.
  • Bake them at 350 °F (180 °C) for about half an hour or until the apples are soft. They should be mellow and the syrup should be reduced and bubbly.

Serving

  • Serve them lukewarm with a scoop of bourbon vanilla ice cream on top!

Notes

Storing Tips
Store them in a casserole dish, so they can soak in the syrup, otherwise, they will be gummy. Keep them at room temperature for a day or 3 days in the fridge. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 502.2kcalCarbohydrates: 67.8gProtein: 6.2gFat: 25.2gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4.9gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 42.2mgSodium: 258.6mgPotassium: 259.9mgFiber: 5.2gSugar: 51.5gVitamin A: 525.9IUVitamin C: 4.6mgCalcium: 127.3mgIron: 1.3mg
Keyword apple pie filling, cream cheese enchiladas, Dessert Enchiladas, quick apple pie, Sweet Enchiladas