Apple Cheesecake Buns
Deliciously warm Apple Cheesecake Buns featuring a creamy cheesecake filling, crispy crumble topping, and sweet glaze. Perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Yeast Active dry yeast preferred
- 1 cup Milk Warm milk
- 2 large Eggs Room temperature
- 1/2 cup Butter Melted
Cheesecake Filling Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese Room temperature
- 1/4 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 2 cups Diced apples Granny Smith or Honeycrisp
Crumble Topping Ingredients
- 1 cup Oats
- 1/2 cup Brown sugar
- 1/2 cup Butter Cold, cubed
- 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
Sweet Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Milk
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, eggs, and flour. Knead until smooth, then let it rise for 1 hour in a warm place.
Make the Filling
- In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
- Fold in the diced apples gently.
Roll and Assemble
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread the cheesecake filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll it up tightly and slice into individual buns.
Prepare the Crumble
- In a separate bowl, mix oats, brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon until crumbly.
- Sprinkle generously over the sliced buns.
Bake
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place buns on a lined baking sheet and let them rise for another 20 minutes before baking for 20-25 minutes until golden.
Make the Glaze
- Combine powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle over warm buns before serving.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Can freeze before glazing. Reheat in the oven at 350°F for 10-15 minutes.