Creamy Apple pie

Directions

1. 1
   Cream 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar and 1/2 tsp.
2. 2
   vanilla in a bowl until fluffy.
3. 3
   Add flour gradually until mixture forms soft dough.
4. 4
   Press into the bottom and up the sides of a 9 inch pie pan.
5. 5
   Cream 1/4 cup sugar and cream cheese in a bowl until fluffy.
6. 6
   Add egg and 1/2 tsp.
7. 7
   vanilla; beat until smooth.
8. 8
   Spread over crust.
9. 9
   Combine apples, cinnamon and 2/3 cup sugar in a bowl; mix well.
10. 10
    Spoon over cream cheese layer.
11. 11
    Pat with 1 tbsp.
12. 12
    butter.
13. 13
    Sprinkle with pecans.
14. 14
    Bake at 400F for 15 minutes then reduce heat to 350F and bake for 30 minutes.
15. 15
    (Cover with foil if you want to prevent excess browning during the last 30 minutes of cooking).