Ingredients
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- ¾ cup (180 ml) warm milk
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2½ cups (315 g) all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (57 g) unsalted butter, softened
- 6 oz (170 g) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (30 g) powdered sugar
- 1 egg yolk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Pinch of nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (30 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cold butter, diced
- ½ cup (60 g) powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk slightly. Stir in the yeast and granulated sugar; let it sit until foamy (5–10 minutes).
- In another bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, egg, and softened butter. Knead until smooth (8–10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes using a mixer). Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (1 to 1½ hours).
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg; stir to coat. Sprinkle in cornstarch and cook until apples soften and mixture thickens (5–7 minutes). Set aside to cool.
- Beat together cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Chill until ready to use.
- In a bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Chill until ready.
- Punch down risen dough. Divide into 10–12 equal portions; roll into balls and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Flatten slightly then press a well into each bun's center. Fill each well with cheesecake mixture followed by apple topping. Sprinkle crumble on top.
- Let buns rise for another 20–30 minutes while preheating oven to 350 °F (175 °C). Bake for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Cool on the pan for about 10 minutes.
- Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm or cooled buns before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 35mg