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Apple Crumble Cheesecake Buns

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Soft, bakery-style buns filled with creamy cheesecake and spiced apple filling, topped with a buttery crumble. Perfect for a cozy brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

  • For the Dough: 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F), 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, 2 large eggs, ½ cup unsalted butter, softened, 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • For the Cheesecake Filling: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • For the Apple Filling: 2 cups diced apples (Honeycrisp or Fuji recommended), ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • For the Crumble Topping: ½ cup all-purpose flour, ¼ cup packed brown sugar, ¼ cup cold unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
  • For the Glaze (Optional): ½ cup powdered sugar, 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Make the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy. Stir in sugar, salt, eggs, and softened butter. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  2. Prepare the Cheesecake Filling: In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in egg and vanilla extract until combined.
  3. Prepare the Apple Filling: In a saucepan, combine diced apples, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until apples are slightly softened. Remove from heat and let cool.
  4. Prepare the Crumble Topping: In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  5. Assemble the Buns: Punch down the risen dough. Divide into 12 equal portions. Flatten each portion into a circle. Place a spoonful of cheesecake filling and a spoonful of apple filling in the center of each circle. Pinch the edges of the dough together to seal, forming a bun. Place buns seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving space between them.
  6. Second Rise: Cover the buns loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
  7. Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Sprinkle the crumble topping evenly over the top of each bun. Bake for 18-22 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Glaze (Optional): While buns are cooling, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the cooled buns.

Notes

  • For make-ahead: Assemble the buns, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Let them sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before baking.
  • For freezing: Bake and cool the buns completely. Wrap them individually in plastic wrap, then place in a freezer-safe bag or container. Reheat in a 300°F oven for 10-15 minutes.
  • You can adjust the spices in the apple filling to your preference.
  • Ensure your cream cheese and butter are softened for the fillings to prevent lumps.

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