Caramel Apple Peanut Butter Paradise

September 17, 2013

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A shortbread cookie crust is layered with peanut butter pudding, light cream cheese, and gooey caramel cinnamon apples, all topped with crunchy toasted pecans.

1 cup + 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, divided
½ cup butter, softened
1? cups powdered sugar, divided
4 egg yolks
½ cup brown sugar
1¾ cups milk
1 cup creamy peanut butter
6-7 medium apples, peeled, cored and sliced (about 8 cups)
¾ cup granulated sugar, divided
3 tablespoons freshly squeezed orange juice
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup heavy whipping cream
8 ounces reduced fat cream cheese, softened
2-3 tablespoons caramel sundae topping*
½ cup chopped pecans, toasted

Heat oven to 350?F. Spray a 10-inch pie plate with nonstick cooking spray. For crust, mix 1 cup flour, butter and ? cup powdered sugar together in a small bowl. Press into the bottom, and ½ way up the sides...
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Nutritions

Calories
599

Sodium
308mg
12% DV

Fat
30g
47% DV

Protein
14g
28% DV

Carbs
67g
23% DV

Fiber
5g
21% DV