APPLE CREAM CHEESE CIGARS

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Years ago, I was looking for a low fat, yet satisfying dessert for a special dinner and I came across these flavor packed, strudel like, cigars. They are so satisfying, look elegant and disappear quickly. They also pack a wallop for presentation, but are very simplistic to make. They also freeze well if you freeze them before baking.

Provided by Brandess

Categories     Pie

Time 30m

Yield 24 Cigars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 cup dried apple, chopped
1/3 cup apple juice concentrate, thawed undiluted
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 dash ground nutmeg
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese (2 ounces neufchatel. This is 1/3 less fat cream cheese)
1 large egg
12 phyllo pastry sheets, thawed
cooking spray
1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs, divided
1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • To prepare the filling, combine the first 4 ingredients in a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Bring the apple mixture to a boil; cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 5 minutes or until most of the liquid is absorbed. Cool to room temperature. Combine 1/4 cup sugar and cream cheese in a small bowl; beat with a mixer at low speed until blended. Add egg; beat until blended. Fold in apple mixture; cover and set aside.
  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • To prepare the pastry, place 1 phyllo sheet on a large cutting board or work surface (cover remaining dough to keep from drying), and lightly coat with cooking spray. Sprinkle the phyllo with 2 teaspoons graham cracker crumbs and 1 teaspoon sugar. Repeat the layers twice, ending with the crumbs and sugar. Cut phyllo stack lengthwise into 6 (2 3/4-inch-wide) strips using a sharp knife. Spoon 1 rounded teaspoon of apple mixture 1/2 inch from the end of each phyllo strip. Roll up each strip, beginning with apple mixture end; place the strips, seam sides down, on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray, and lightly coat each roll with cooking spray. Repeat the procedure with the remaining phyllo, crumbs, sugar, and apple mixture.
  • To prepare the topping, combine 1 1/2 teaspoons sugar and 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; sprinkle evenly over phyllo rolls. (To Freeze: Here is were I place the cigars on a baking sheet and hard freeze for 1 hour. Remove the cigars and place in freezer proof bags or FoodSaver them on the gentle setting.).
  • Bake at 350° for 10 minutes, and cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77.6, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 72.9, Carbohydrate 14.9, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 8.6, Protein 1.4

Achimi Rafiatou
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Would make again with modifications.


Star Puppy
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Overall, a good recipe.


Djamilou Adamou
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Pastry was a bit dry.


samreena baloch
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A bit too sweet for me.


All_ Series
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Easy and delicious!


Jacob Miranda
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Perfect for a party!


Aaliyah Williams
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Will definitely make again!


Elie Elia
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Delicious!


SAMSE ALAM
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So yummy!


Heyzus JBC
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These were really easy to make and they tasted great! I would definitely make them again.


Akandwanaho Samuel
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The pastry was a little dry. I think I would try using a different recipe for the pastry next time.


Awabu Halidu
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These were a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I would try using a different type of apple next time.


shahadot hossain
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I followed the recipe exactly and they turned out great! The only thing I would change is to add a little more cinnamon to the filling.


Lalia Lalia
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These were delicious! My family loved them and they were so easy to make. I will definitely be making them again.


Cheyenne Schutt
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Just made these and they turned out perfect! The cream cheese and apple filling was so delicious and the pastry was flaky and golden brown. Will definitely make these again.


ArkhamKnight423
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OMG! These apple cream cheese cigars were a hit at my party! Everyone loved them and they were so easy to make. I'll definitely be making them again.


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