Redwood Room Apple Pie Recipe

This legendary apple pie recipe, originally featured in the Houston Chronicle's food section and a perennial favorite, is surprisingly easy to make! It uses convenient canned apple pie slices, but the real magic lies in the creamy, dreamy topping of cream cheese, coconut, and walnuts. Get ready for rave reviews – this pie is guaranteed to impress!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 60 mins

Calories 490.6 kcal

Protein 12g

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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Redwood Room Apple Pie

1 pre-baked 9-inch pie crust
1/4 cup cornstarch
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
1 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons butter
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 (20 ounce) cans drained apple pie filling
8 ounces softened cream cheese
1 large egg
1 cup shredded sweetened coconut
1/2 cup chopped walnuts

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How to Make Redwood Room Apple Pie

**Prepare the Apple Filling:** In a medium saucepan, whisk together 1/4 cup cornstarch and 3/4 cup granulated sugar.
Gradually whisk in 1 cup heavy cream until smooth.
Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil and thickens. This should take about 2-3 minutes.
Remove from heat and stir in 2 tablespoons of butter and 1 tablespoon of lemon juice until melted and incorporated.
Gently fold in 2 (20 ounce) cans of drained apple pie filling.
Simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the apples are heated through and the filling has thickened.
Let the apple filling cool completely before pouring into your pre-baked pie crust. Fill the crust about three-quarters full.
**Make the Dreamy Topping:** In a medium bowl, beat together 8 ounces of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup granulated sugar until light and fluffy.
Beat in 1 large egg until well combined.
Spoon the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled apple filling.
Sprinkle 1 cup of shredded sweetened coconut and 1/2 cup of chopped walnuts over the cream cheese topping.
**Bake to Perfection:** Bake in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

10 g

Sugar

116g

Fat

81g

Carbs

15g

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Redwood Room Apple Pie?

Redwood Room Apple Pie takes about 80 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 60 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Redwood Room Apple Pie?

Redwood Room Apple Pie has approximately 490.6 calories per serving, with about 12 g protein, 15 g carbohydrates and 51 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Redwood Room Apple Pie?

The key ingredients for Redwood Room Apple Pie are Pie Crusts, Cornstarch, Sugar, Heavy Cream, Butter, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.