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Apple Cheesecake Buns with Crumble Topping and Sweet Glaze

Apple Cheesecake Buns with Crumble Topping You’ll Love

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Apple Cheesecake Buns with Crumble Topping and Sweet Glaze combine creamy cheesecake with warm cinnamon apples in a delightful treat.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 1 cup Warm Milk consider using non-dairy milk for a lactose-free version
  • 2 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast make sure it's fresh for the best rise
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar coconut sugar can be a lower-glycemic option
  • 3 cups All-Purpose Flour for gluten-free needs, try a suitable flour blend
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 large Egg substituting with a flax egg is a great vegan option
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter use coconut oil for a dairy-free alternative
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese vegan cream cheese works perfectly as a substitute
  • 1/2 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 large Egg Yolk
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
For the Apple Topping
  • 3 cups Apples mix it up by using pears or mixed berries instead
  • 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon Nutmeg
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
For the Crumble Topping
  • 1/4 cup Cold Butter
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
For the Sweet Glaze
  • 2 tablespoons Milk consider using almond milk for a dairy-free option
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Skillet
  • Baking Sheet
  • Pastry Cutter
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar, letting it sit for about 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in all-purpose flour, salt, a large egg, and softened butter. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  3. Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
  4. Peel and dice your apples. In a skillet, melt some butter over medium heat and add the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cornstarch.
  5. Cook for approximately 5-7 minutes until the apples are tender, then remove from heat and let cool.
  6. In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla extract until creamy and smooth.
  7. In a separate bowl, combine cold butter, granulated sugar, and all-purpose flour until crumbly.
  8. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and divide into equal pieces. Roll each piece into a circle, press the center down, and add the cooled apple mixture and cheesecake filling.
  9. Fold the edges to seal and place seam side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Sprinkle with crumble topping.
  10. Cover with a kitchen towel and allow to rise again for about 30 minutes.
  11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  12. Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
  13. After baking, let the buns cool for about 10 minutes and drizzle with sweet glaze.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bunCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use fresh yeast to avoid dense buns. Roll dough evenly for consistent baking. Cool fillings before assembly.

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