Easy Apple Pie Nachos with Cream Cheese Drizzle
Easy Apple Pie Nachos with Cream Cheese Drizzle is a quick and delightful dessert that features thinly sliced sautéed apples seasoned with classic apple pie spices, layered over crispy cinnamon chips, and topped with a smooth, sweet cream cheese drizzle. This fun, shareable treat perfectly blends warm autumn flavors with crispy and creamy textures, making it ideal for any occasion from casual gatherings to cozy nights in.
- Author: Barbara
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Sautéing and assembling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Apple Pie Nachos
- 3 large fresh apples (such as Honeycrisp or Granny Smith), peeled and thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 cups cinnamon chips or cinnamon-sugar coated tortilla chips
Cream Cheese Drizzle
- 4 ounces softened cream cheese
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (optional, to thin for drizzling)
- Prepare the Spiced Apples: Peel and thinly slice your apples. In a pan over medium heat, melt the butter and add the sliced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Gently sauté the mixture until the apples are soft and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes, releasing that warm apple pie aroma.
- Layer the Cinnamon Chips: Arrange the cinnamon chips evenly on a large serving plate, creating the crunchy base for your apple pie nachos.
- Add Warm Apples on Top: Spoon the warm, spiced apples evenly over the cinnamon chips, ensuring every bite has a juicy, sweet apple taste.
- Make the Cream Cheese Drizzle: In a bowl, whisk together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. If the mixture is too thick, add milk one tablespoon at a time until it reaches a pourable consistency.
- Drizzle Generously and Serve: Using a spoon or a piping pouch, drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the apples and chips. Serve immediately to enjoy the perfect contrast of warm apples, crispy chips, and creamy drizzle.
Notes
- Use fresh, crisp apples like Honeycrisp or Granny Smith for optimal texture and flavor.
- Adjust the amount of brown sugar and powdered sugar based on your sweetness preference.
- Cook apples in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding and achieve even softening.
- Serve the apples warm for the best contrast with the crispy chips and cool drizzle.
- Prepare the cream cheese drizzle last minute to keep it smooth and fresh.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: apple pie nachos, apple dessert, cream cheese drizzle, autumn dessert, cinnamon chips, easy dessert, gluten free dessert