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Apple Cheesecake Buns
Apple Cheesecake Buns are soft, bakery-style sweet rolls filled with creamy cheesecake, juicy apples, and warm cinnamon, finished with a buttery crumble and smooth glaze-perfect for dessert or brun…
How to make it
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In a bowl, combine warm milk,
In a bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
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Add the milk mixture, melted butter,
Add the milk mixture, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients and knead until smooth and elastic. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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In a bowl, beat cream cheese,
In a bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, and egg yolk until smooth. Stir in diced apples and cinnamon.
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Make the crumble topping by mixing
Make the crumble topping by mixing flour, brown sugar, and cold butter with your fingers until crumbly. Set aside.
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C)
Punch down the raised dough and divide into 8 equal pieces. Flatten each piece into a disk, spoon cream cheese filling onto center, and fold edges over to seal. Place buns seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Sprinkle crumble topping over each bun.
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Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown
Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze. Drizzle glaze over warm buns after baking. Allow to cool slightly before serving.
