Preheat your lovely oven to 350°F.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the soft cream cheese, granulated sugar, sour cream, and a splash of vanilla extract. Beat this mixture at medium speed until it is smooth and creamy — oh, how delightful!
Now, take that creamy confection and spread it evenly into the bottom of a 10-inch pie plate. Let’s give it a nice foundation!
Top that creamy layer with the apple pie filling. Remember, if your filling has sliced apples, a quick chop will make for easier dipping.
In another small bowl, combine the flour, melted butter, and brown sugar to create your streusel topping. It should be crumbly and full of promise!
Sprinkle this delightful topping over the apple pie filling, and send it off to the oven!
Bake at the tantalizing temperature of 350°F for a delightful 25 minutes.
Once it’s golden and bubbling, drizzle with caramel topping as desired. Serve it alongside vanilla wafers, crackers, pretzels, or whatever dippers you fancy!