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Apple Cream Cheese Buns

Apple Cream Cheese Buns

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Apple Cream Cheese Buns are the perfect treat to elevate your breakfast or brunch experience. These soft, sweet yeast buns are filled with a rich cream cheese mixture and topped with warm, spiced apples and crunchy streusel, making them an irresistible comfort food. Whether shared among family or savored alone with a cup of coffee, this delightful recipe will leave you craving more. Easy to prepare and perfect for any occasion, these buns will bring the cozy flavors of fall to your table.

  • Total Time: 52 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 12 buns 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • ½ cup powdered sugar
  • 2 medium Granny Smith apples
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
  • ¼ cup cold unsalted butter (for streusel)
  • Optional glaze: powdered sugar and milk

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine warmed milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar; let sit until foamy.
  2. Mix in remaining sugar, salt, egg, and melted butter. Gradually add flour until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth; let rise in a greased bowl for 1-1.5 hours.
  4. For the filling, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth. Chill.
  5. Cook diced apples in butter with brown sugar and cinnamon until slightly softened; cool.
  6. Prepare streusel by cutting cold butter into flour and sugar until crumbly.
  7. Shape risen dough into balls and create indentations; fill with cream cheese and apple mixture; top with streusel.
  8. Let rise again briefly before baking at 375°F for about 18-22 minutes.
  • Author: Tisha
  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bun (90g)
  • Calories: 290
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 180mg
  • Fat: 11g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 43g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg