Mini Dutch Apple Tartlets (Pies)

Ooooo these are good! They are like little mini sour cream apple pies! If you like apple pie, these are a must make for you! 

1 pkg (15 ounces) refrigerated pie crusts

Apple Filling
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1 egg
2 TBS all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
3 Granny Smith apples, peeled, sliced and grated

Topping
3 TBS firmly packed light brown sugar
3 TBS all-purpose flour
2 TBS butter
-Preheat oven to 375°F. On lightly floured surface, roll one pie crust out until a bit thinner. Cut 12 circles from dough using cookie cutter or glass. 
-Press into greased mini-muffin pan. (FOR EASY PIE REMOVAL, Place small strips of parchment approx 1"x5" in tin first then press dough on top.  After cooking pies, you can just pull parchment pieces tabs sticking out and the little pie POPS right out!!!  See picture below) Repeat cutting of 12 circles with second pie crust.
-For apple filling ingredients all together until smooth. Spoon mixture into prepared muffin cups. 
-Mix topping ingredients together. Sprinkle topping over apple filling. 
-Bake at 375 for 18-20 minutes or until light golden brown. Let cool in pan 5 minutes. Remove from pan. Serve warm or at room temperature. Makes 24 tarts.