Apple Cream Cheese Pinwheels

Ingredients

• 2 Granny Smith apples, (peel, core and chop into small chunks (about 4 cups))
• 1 1/2 cups water
• 3/4 cups sugar
• 1/4 cup cornstarch
• 1 tbsp lemon juice
• 2 tsp cinnamon
• 8 oz cream cheese, (room temperature)
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 Pillsbury classic pizza dough
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 375° and lightly spray a baking sheet with non-stick cooking spray. Set aside.

2. 2

   --- Apple Filling ---

3. 3

   In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, add diced apples, water, sugar, cornstarch, lemon juice and cinnamon. Stir frequently until the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and let cool.

4. 4

   --- Cream Cheese Mixture ---

5. 5

   In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, lemon juice and vanilla together until smooth.

6. 6

   Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface.

7. 7

   Spread cream cheese mixture over dough in an even layer half inch from the edges.

8. 8

   Spoon the apple mixture over the cream cheese mixture and tightly roll up.

9. 9

   Slice dough approximately 1-inch thick and place on the prepared baking sheet. Reshape if needed.

10. 10

    Bake for 10-12 minutes until golden.

11. 11

    Remove from the oven and let cool while making the glaze.

12. 12

    --- Glaze Drizzle ---

13. 13

    In a small bowl, add powdered sugar and milk. Mix until combined.

14. 14

    Top each pinwheel with glaze drizzle once cooled.