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Apple Cheesecake Buns with a Crumble Topping and Sweet Glaze

Soft bakery-style buns filled with spiced apples and creamy cheesecake, topped with a buttery crumble and sweet vanilla glaze.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 buns
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 290

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 0.25 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.75 cup warm milk
Filling
  • 2 cups diced apples peeled
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
Topping & Glaze
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup powdered sugar

Equipment

  • Mixing bowls
  • Baking sheet
  • Wire rack
  • Hand mixer or stand mixer

Method
 

  1. Prepare dough and allow it to rise until doubled in size.
  2. Cook apple filling until tender and thickened, then cool.
  3. Mix cheesecake filling until smooth.
  4. Roll dough, spread fillings, shape buns, and add crumble topping.
  5. Bake until golden brown and set.
  6. Drizzle with sweet glaze before serving.

Notes

Best served slightly warm for maximum flavor.