Description
Apple Cream Cheese Buns are the ultimate treat for any occasion, combining a soft and sweet yeast dough with a luscious cream cheese filling and a warmly spiced apple topping. Each bun is adorned with a buttery streusel and finished off with a drizzle of sweet glaze, making them perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an indulgent dessert. These delightful buns are not only visually appealing but also pack a burst of flavor in every bite. Gather your loved ones around the table and enjoy these scrumptious creations fresh out of the oven!
Ingredients
- Whole milk
- Active dry yeast
- Granulated sugar
- Salt
- Egg
- Unsalted butter
- All-purpose flour
- Cream cheese
- Powdered sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Granny Smith apples
- Light brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Combine warmed milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar; let foam. Mix in remaining sugar, salt, egg, and melted butter. Gradually add flour to form dough; knead until smooth. Let rise until doubled.
- For filling, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth; refrigerate.
- For apple topping, sauté diced apples with butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until slightly softened; cool.
- Make streusel by mixing flour and sugar with cold butter until crumbly.
- Punch down dough; divide into 12 pieces. Shape into balls and create an indentation in each.
- Fill with cream cheese mixture and top with apple filling; sprinkle with streusel. Let rise again until puffy.
- Bake at 375°F for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk powdered sugar and milk for glaze; drizzle over warm buns before serving.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (85g)
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg