Cinnamon Apple Dessert Poutine

Cinnamon Apple Dessert Poutine

Categories:

Syrups & Sauces
Snacks
Canada Day
Winter
Nut-free
Serves
4 servings
Prep Time
20 minutes
Cook Time
20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Sweetened Cream Cheese:
  • 8 oz (227 g) plain brick style cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tbsp (28 g) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, packed
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
For the Apples and Caramel Sauce:
  • ¼ cup (57 g) salted butter, divided
  • 4 granny smith apples, peeled and sliced into wedges
  • ½ tsp (1 g) ground cinnamon
  • ¾ cup (163g) Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, packed
  • ⅓ cup (80 ml) heavy cream
  • 1 tsp (5 ml) vanilla extract
Instructions

For the Sweetened Cream Cheese:

Place cream cheese, Redpath® Golden Yellow Sugar, and vanilla extract in the bowl of a stand mixer. Using the paddle attachment, beat until combined (alternatively you can use a large bowl and a hand mixer). Refrigerate mixture until needed.

For the Apples and Caramel Sauce:

Melt 1 tablespoon (14 g) butter in a heavy-bottomed frying pan over medium heat. Add apples and cook, stirring often, until apples are slightly softened and golden; 4-5 minutes. Stir in cinnamon and cook for an additional minute. Remove to a bowl and keep warm.

Add remaining butter to pan along with the Redpath® Dark Brown Sugar. Whisk until sugar dissolves and mixture resembles a thickened liquid; 4-5 minutes. Carefully whisk in heavy cream and vanilla extract. Transfer to a measuring cup or a bowl with a spout for easy pouring.

Divide cooked apples between serving dishes. Place spoonfuls of chilled cream cheese to mimic curds over the apples and drizzle with caramel sauce; serve warm.

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CHEF'S TIPS

* For an elegant twist, use softened goat cheese in place of cream cheese.

* If you’re not a fan of Granny Smith, substitute your favourite baking apple, like Cortland.